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The outer colored part of the peel of citrus fruit

Piquancy or sharpness in taste or flavor

Something that gives (zesty) flavor to food

Great enthusiasm and energy

An exciting or potent quality

A person's tendency to like or be interested in something

Harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character

The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits

The essence or vital part of something

Attention that is given to or received from someone or something

To improve by giving renewed life or spirit to

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Noun

The outer colored part of the peel of citrus fruit

protective layer

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“Peel some strips of the lemon and lime zest using the swivel peeler.”

Noun

Piquancy or sharpness in taste or flavor

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“California navels have a far more delicious flavor, full of zest and tang for sunny juice at breakfast time.”

Noun

Something that gives (zesty) flavor to food

“Care must be taken to use only enough seasoning to add zest to the meat without destroying its flavor.”

Noun

Great enthusiasm and energy

high-spiritedness

light-heartedness

wholeheartedness

irrepressibility

lightheartedness

a little something

venturesomeness

single-mindedness

hot-bloodedness

self-indulgence

self-motivation

fire in the belly

entrepreneurial spirit

a sense of purpose

conscientiousness

strong interest

great enthusiasm

hustle and bustle

strength of character

strength of mind

being full of the joys of spring

provocativeness

sense of purpose

burning passion

boundless enthusiasm

resourcefulness

imaginativeness

pertinaciousness

adventurousness

firmness of purpose

enjoyment of living

quick-wittedness

stick-to-itiveness

spirit of adventure

mischievousness

greatheartedness

stout-heartedness

intestinal fortitude

beer and skittles

rose-colored glasses

looking on bright side

positive attitude

positive thinking

over-enthusiasm

religious observance

religious fervor

sanctimoniousness

have-a-go attitude

competitiveness

intensity of feeling

great expectations

self-empowerment

state of anxiety

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“Both works are performed with great zest and vitality, and to my ears the recording marks a special high for fidelity of sound so far as the Louisville series is concerned.”

Noun

An exciting or potent quality

stimulant effect

alcoholic effect

“Bold colors and big foliage add tropical zest to summer gardens.”

Noun

A person's tendency to like or be interested in something

having as one's type

predisposition towards

predisposition for

proclivity towards

what floats one's boat

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“Young people have a particular zest for grappling with issues that have proven intractable to the rest of us.”

Noun

Harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character

acrimoniousness

powerful quality

superciliousness

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Noun

The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits

Noun

The essence or vital part of something

fundamental point

heart of the matter

meat and potatoes

sum and substance

the long and the short of it

name of the game

nature of beast

centre of attention^UK

center of attention^US

important point

intrinsic nature

most important point

animating spirit

principal element

fundamental principle

chief ingredient

meat-and-potatoes

concise summary

essential point

root of the matter

principal constituent

main ingredient

important detail

defining characteristic

essential element

essential feature

the main reason

line of reasoning

most important fact

root of the trouble

first principle

guiding principle

basic principles

fundamental nature

indispensable content

main ingredients

what it's all about

essential details

important matter

fundamental quality

basic characteristic

crux of the matter

jewel in the crown

the name of the game

chief constituent

be-all and end-all

course of thought

personification

exemplification

general picture

center of attraction^US

center of activity^US

centre of activity^UK

happy hunting ground

breeding ground

centre of attraction^UK

nature of the beast

essential constituent

essential component

animating force

principal object

characteristics

field of inquiry

field of reference

area under discussion

first principles

point of departure

essential qualities

prevailing tendency

dominating characteristic

motivating force

animating principle

secondary meaning

piece of information

point in question

intuitive approach

simple approach

general meaning

general intention

important element

vital component

fundamental aspect

critical detail

crucial element

important consideration

basic ingredient

matter in question

matter of contention

bone of contention

organization^US

organisation^UK

primary element

itemized information

important thing

basic characteristics

continued existence

inherent attributes

inherent qualities

inherent characteristics

inherent features

basic attributes

essential attributes

essential features

essential characteristics

basic qualities

instrumentality

essential nature

continued survival

thing-in-itself

contributing factor

determining factor

part and parcel

essential quality

distinctiveness

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Noun

Attention that is given to or received from someone or something

inquisitiveness

thirst for knowledge

undivided attention

approachability

broad-mindedness

open-mindedness

laser-like focus

acknowledgment^US

acknowledgement^UK

mental acquisitiveness

eye on the ball

needle-like focus

all hands on deck

tender loving care

progressiveness

conscientiousness

monopolization^US

monopolisation^UK

self-understanding

acquaintanceship

knowledgeableness

recognizance^US

familiarity with

acquaintance with

apprehension of

knowledge of the existence of

differentiation

recognisance^UK

conscious thought

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Verb

To improve by giving renewed life or spirit to

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