Definition of ZESTIEST

Synonyms & Antonyms for zesty

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Examples of zesty in a Sentence

bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce

Recent Examples on the Web The zesty curry sauce is my punctuation of choice for the fried fare, the restaurant’s top-selling dish. — Washington Post, 21 May 2021 These include juniper, lime flower, orange peel, lavender and even some oats for mouthfeel, all of which combine into a floral and zesty spirit that works well in any drink. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 May 2021 Cuentos de la Selva, meanwhile, has a zesty bergamot and smoky benzoin aroma designed to evoke a sacred initiation ceremony in Mesopotamian culture. — New York Times, 11 May 2021 Notes of ripe apple and lemon cream with zesty mineral edge make this a great sipper to enjoy for the entire event. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 5 May 2021 An almost equal blend of the three main grapes, this champagne is light and zesty with moderate fruitiness to make for an easy, delicious drink. — Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2021 The notes for perfumer Mathieu Nardin’s ripe and juicy tribute to citrus read like a cocktail mixer, its combination of pomelo, tangerine, and bergamot appealingly zesty. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2021 For a case in point, Home Bistro offers this savory dish: Lemon-Caper Piccata Steak with Roasted Garlic Marble Potatoes and Tunisian Cauliflower Gratin with a zesty artichoke-lemon butter sauce. — Erica Puisis, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021 Jazz up your bagels with Fire Smish, a zesty cream cheese spread that employs tomato paste along with a bevy of chiles (serrano, jalapeño, habanero, poblano), chipotle en adobo and smoked paprika. — Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2021

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