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
For a bit more citrus flavor, rim the glass with a mix of kosher salt and fresh lime zest.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, the remaining lemon zest and juice, and the mint; season with salt and pepper.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
In a 10″ ovenproof skillet or square baking dish, toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and lemon zest.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Aromas of Gala apple, lemon pith, and white citrus blossoms draw you in for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, and brown baking spices with precisely balanced acidity in the midpalate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, the remaining lemon zest and juice, and the mint; season with salt and pepper.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
In a 10″ ovenproof skillet or square baking dish, toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and lemon zest.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Aromas of Gala apple, lemon pith, and white citrus blossoms draw you in for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, and brown baking spices with precisely balanced acidity in the midpalate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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Suraj Aryal is bringing the spice back to a vacant Sunnyside restaurant property.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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Culinary students contribute to the farm stand by preparing and selling items such as spices, sriracha hot sauce, salsa and seasonings.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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