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
Our Pickled de Gallo includes a zesty mix of yellow bell pepper, avocado, tomato, jalapeño, herbs and spices (and of course, pickles) to create the perfect salsa.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Mariner’s Bar: Located near the hotel’s main entry, this cozy bar features a fireplace and a menu of Southern California-style zesty cocktails.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Whiskey Tree’s High Rye Bourbon is a zesty, flavorful pour for those who enjoy spice-forward profiles without overwhelming heat.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Sandwiches Mississippi Chicken Kebabs Our Test Kitchen took the zesty flavors of our perennially popular Mississippi Roast recipe and used them to make these delicious chicken skewers.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Mariner’s Bar: Located near the hotel’s main entry, this cozy bar features a fireplace and a menu of Southern California-style zesty cocktails.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Whiskey Tree’s High Rye Bourbon is a zesty, flavorful pour for those who enjoy spice-forward profiles without overwhelming heat.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Sandwiches Mississippi Chicken Kebabs Our Test Kitchen took the zesty flavors of our perennially popular Mississippi Roast recipe and used them to make these delicious chicken skewers.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zesty
Adjective
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The whisky is robust and flavorful on the palate, showcasing baked apple, candied orange zest, fried or caramelized banana, herbal nots of tobacco and anise/licorice, nuts, dark chocolate, seasoned oak, hints of caramel, and spicy hints of cinnamon and clove.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Another hit from the party came from Jar’s Suzanne Tract, who brought spicy shrimp dumplings and kimchi dumplings from Pao Jao Dumpling House started by Eunice Lee and Seong Cho in the food court of the Koreatown Plaza on Western Ave.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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And to think, this pitiless conquistador came to North America as a humble kitchen herb, deliberately imported by European settlers for its piquant flavor.—
Zoë Lescaze,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Guests enjoyed small bites of briny mussels filled with Bluefin tuna, piquant gochujang sardine toasts, and an elegant Korean beef tartare.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Mount Dora study IDs likely source of pungent mystery smell Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage holds steady at 6.76%, not far from highest levels this year Politics Egg prices finally dropped, but the cost of beef hit a record high last month.—
Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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How To Plant And Grow Onions Emitting Odors From pungent bulbs to delicate chives, onions possess properties that can help deter unwelcome visitors in the garden.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The bright, zingy blue is taking over this season with a bang.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
16 May 2025
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Orange Sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange–the perfect zingy color for the summer months.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And the salty protein-carbohydrate bomb was just what my body wanted.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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The producer remembers that era in show business with a salty charm, like all the best insiders.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zesty. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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