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
The dressing is a blend of mayo, sriracha and lime zest.
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Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 10 Feb. 2025
Clean, crisp ale with a strong grapefruit and lemon zest character, the latter thanks to the use of Australian Cascade hops.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Pour rice into a medium bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
At The Rutherford in New York City, smooth Jameson whisky with the fragrant orange zest.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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