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
There are floral notes of orange zest in the tiramisu, and the fruity-bitter taste of espresso is enhanced and complicated with fruity-bitter amaro.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Strawberry Lime Fiesta, made with sweet, fresh strawberries and tart pieces of lime zest.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Heckman’s answer: palm sugar, lime zest and juice, Thai chili, and fish sauce – inspired by a Vietnamese nộm.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Blackberry Filling: Directions In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt until evenly combined.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Strawberry Lime Fiesta, made with sweet, fresh strawberries and tart pieces of lime zest.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Heckman’s answer: palm sugar, lime zest and juice, Thai chili, and fish sauce – inspired by a Vietnamese nộm.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Blackberry Filling: Directions In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt until evenly combined.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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Furthermore, some data suggests that the spice's rare toxicity may be linked to aberrant immune responses to curcumin, which may lead immune cells to attack the liver.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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My favorite is the ham and Gouda sandwich, but my husband’s shawarma burger, coated with Middle Eastern spices, was also delicious.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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