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zest

noun

ˈzest

Definition of zest

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 Those lists are mighty useful for publicists and for in-the-know travelers who love that zeitgeist zest – but, personally, my favorite bar of 2026 is an Irish pub in North London with a pool table, karaoke and 10 flavors of Baileys. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 The justice had a larger-than-life personality and a zest for the law, Smith said. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026 In a small bowl, combine the Dijon, lemon zest, and softened butter. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 The bright loaf cake sings of sunny lemons thanks to the zest as well as juice. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zest

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spice

Noun

From smoky, spirit-forward drinks to warming spices and frightening garnishes, cocktails in October have a little extra mystery.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
There was a basket with lemons, each one tied with red curling ribbon, fish spices stacked, the register with all the keys covered by a silicone hood, and a pile of newspapers next to a pile of wrapping sheets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

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