as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
dumped in more spices to add some zest to the marinade
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Recent Examples of zest
Provence is the home of the world’s perfume industry, centered around the picturesque town of Grasse, and that Riviera Rosé Gin’s 12 botanicals, including orris and angelica root, Citron de Menton lemon peel and zest, rose petals, and lavender are a nod to the local industry.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
In same large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, black pepper, garlic powder, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Scrape down sides of bowl, and add honey and lemon zest and juice.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The palate is chewy and spicy, with molasses, clove, toffee, stone fruit, and spiced/candied orange zest flavors, driven by the spicy rye content.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
In same large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, black pepper, garlic powder, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Scrape down sides of bowl, and add honey and lemon zest and juice.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The palate is chewy and spicy, with molasses, clove, toffee, stone fruit, and spiced/candied orange zest flavors, driven by the spicy rye content.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
Noun
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A little spice would certainly have been nice here.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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The palate is sweet, smooth, and creamy, highlighting additional notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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