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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Another designer Ralph Rucci praised Greene’s grace, humility and zest for equality in life especially in his profession.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Certainly keep an eye on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who seems to be playing with a little more zest since the team fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Grate the zest of 1 lemon into the pot and stir to combine.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Season the risotto with lemon juice and salt, divide between four bowls, scatter over the reserved sprouts, scatter with lemon zest, and serve.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Certainly keep an eye on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who seems to be playing with a little more zest since the team fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Grate the zest of 1 lemon into the pot and stir to combine.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Season the risotto with lemon juice and salt, divide between four bowls, scatter over the reserved sprouts, scatter with lemon zest, and serve.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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