zest
Example Sentences
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I’ll add snappy green beans on the side, finished with a little citrus zest for lift, for a plate that feels balanced, considered and far more effortful than it actually is.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
A little zest rubbed directly into the yogurt gives it that sun-dappled brunch energy — not “airport kiosk at 6:12 a.m.”
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
A grate of orange zest — carrot and citrus are conspirators this time of year.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
"He no longer had any zest for life," Josee Poissant told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Thus encouraged, I played the false role of obedient daughter with even more zest.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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