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
Stir together oil, lemon zest and 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic in a medium bowl.
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Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Express then discard the zest of a lemon and orange peel over the cocktail.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The aioli is just mayo mixed with prepared horseradish, lime zest and juice and salt.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Step 2 Make the goat cheese filling: To the bowl with the onions, add the goat cheese, heavy cream, herbs, and lemon zest and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
—Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Express then discard the zest of a lemon and orange peel over the cocktail.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The aioli is just mayo mixed with prepared horseradish, lime zest and juice and salt.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Step 2 Make the goat cheese filling: To the bowl with the onions, add the goat cheese, heavy cream, herbs, and lemon zest and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
—Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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Belmont Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cheesecake Pumpkin spice fans will want to grab this seasonal dessert.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Winter Spiced Cranberry takes the classic lemon-lime flavor for which Sprite is known and loved and adds a touch of warming spices along with a just a hint of zingy cranberry flavor.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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