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
When squash is tender, add tomatoes, tomato paste, Sazón, habanero powder, nutmeg and lemon oil or zest, stirring to combine well.
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Garnish with tangerine or orange ribbons or zest.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Whisk in sour cream, orange zest, lemon zest, and vanilla.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
In some parts of the Lone Star State, recipes even include citrus zest for a Southwestern twist.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Garnish with tangerine or orange ribbons or zest.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Whisk in sour cream, orange zest, lemon zest, and vanilla.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
In some parts of the Lone Star State, recipes even include citrus zest for a Southwestern twist.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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Teaninich 8 Year Old ‘Daring Rye’ is a single grain whisky made with rye in the mashbill—uncommon but not unheard of in scotch whisky—giving it nice spice notes along with classic flavors picked up from its maturation in bourbon barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Buttery and packed with spice, the Cajun compound butter really takes this turkey to the next level without being overly spicy.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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