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
In a freezer bag or airtight container, the zest can last up to three months in the freezer.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
This is a bright but intense whisky, with notes of tropical fruit like mango and pineapple, vanilla, butterscotch, almonds, and a hint of lemon zest on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Combine in a mixing bowl with the Kewpie Mayo, lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
In a mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
This is a bright but intense whisky, with notes of tropical fruit like mango and pineapple, vanilla, butterscotch, almonds, and a hint of lemon zest on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Combine in a mixing bowl with the Kewpie Mayo, lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
In a mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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The reward is a rural landscape dotted with rice paddies and spice plantations, ancient Hindu temples and Roman Catholic churches, under-the-radar heritage hotels, and avant-garde restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The palate is a whirlwind of flavors, ranging from soft baking spice to floral incense to assertive oaky tannins to sweet vanilla.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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