as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
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Recent Examples of zesty
Blueberry-Lemon: A sweet and zesty twist on the traditional loaf.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
And, then, there are seasonal classics like juicy orange nail polish, zesty yellows, or raspberry pink, as well as some streaks of neon, that still ring true for summer nails 2025.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Pink Lemonade offers a bright, zesty burst of sweet-tangy lemon with a hint of berry bliss, while Dragonfruit Lime brings a tropical twist with citrusy lime and exotic fruit notes, both crisp, vibrant and made to energize your day.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
The images echo the range of Burton’s debut collection — sometimes young and zesty, but most often the pinnacle of adult sophistication.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
And, then, there are seasonal classics like juicy orange nail polish, zesty yellows, or raspberry pink, as well as some streaks of neon, that still ring true for summer nails 2025.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Pink Lemonade offers a bright, zesty burst of sweet-tangy lemon with a hint of berry bliss, while Dragonfruit Lime brings a tropical twist with citrusy lime and exotic fruit notes, both crisp, vibrant and made to energize your day.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
The images echo the range of Burton’s debut collection — sometimes young and zesty, but most often the pinnacle of adult sophistication.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zesty
Adjective
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The shrimp dumplings are satisfyingly spicy and plump, and the beef noodle soup is comforting and well-balanced, with tender beef brisket chunks.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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That settles into a spicy suede with cardamom and benzoin, before warming into tonka bean, amber, and musk.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The tequila daisy cocktail, served in a clay cantarito cup smudged with sumac salt, is piquant with ancho verde, mellowed with summer strawberry.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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His piquant style of writing in the unfinished tell-all feels like dropping into a gossip circle in the most glamorous (and cutting) powder room on the planet.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to security concerns, Sun Fresh spent a significant amount of time and resources working to locate a pungent sewage smell many customers complained about.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unrefined coconut oil has a more pungent coconut smell and flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This recipe has everything a great breakfast taco needs: warm fluffy eggs, smoky bits of bacon, and bright zingy salsas.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Pallini Limoncello is zingy and just sweet enough to create an exciting flavor profile of a spritz riff.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The nutty, salty cheese pairs beautifully with fresh herbs, oil, and garlic.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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Adding cream at the end amplifies the creaminess of the dish, while the Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty, hit of umami that kind of gives this dish a risotto-like taste and texture.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zesty. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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