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
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.
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Order the zesty Za’atar Garden Bagel ($18), or opt for something refreshing like a seasonal açaí bowl brimming with fresh berries, granola and a drizzle of local honey ($16).
—New York Times, 31 July 2025
Mexican Fruit Cup: A bold, tropical punch flavor wave with mango, pineapple, watermelon, a splash of zesty lime and finished with a Tajín rim.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
This bright and zesty poke cake is the perfect summer dessert for adults and kids alike.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Order the zesty Za’atar Garden Bagel ($18), or opt for something refreshing like a seasonal açaí bowl brimming with fresh berries, granola and a drizzle of local honey ($16).
—New York Times, 31 July 2025
Mexican Fruit Cup: A bold, tropical punch flavor wave with mango, pineapple, watermelon, a splash of zesty lime and finished with a Tajín rim.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
This bright and zesty poke cake is the perfect summer dessert for adults and kids alike.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zesty
Adjective
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But now this metropolis of some 2 million people has more and more options for later in the day, ranging from an intimate dining counter where a local chef nerds out about indigenous ingredients to a sleek izakaya bar where the city’s scene-seeking gastronomes gather for spicy tuna hand rolls.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Guests can choose traditional, sweet and spicy, buffalo, ranch, or lemon pepper.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Within an hour of arriving, a familiar, piquant aroma wafted from the kitchen.—
Cleyvis Natera,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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This leads us back to the Tall as a Tree and Twice as Shady, a drink on the opening menu of Three Dots and a Dash that’s as good an example as any of McGee’s tiki sensibilities—unexpected and delicious, creative and precise.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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These copycat Auntie Anne’s style soft pretzels are fresh, buttery, and just as delicious—minus the mall lines.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unrefined coconut oil has a more pungent coconut smell and flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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The cheekily coined Cadieux e Pepe, a nod to Detroit’s Cadieux Road, reimagines cacio e pepe in pizza form—chewy dough crowned with sharp Parmesan, pungent fresh garlic, and cracked black pepper.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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Sweet, juicy tomatoes meet buttery avocado, peppery arugula, and a zingy lemon vinaigrette in this refreshingly easy summer salad recipe.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Throughout the rest of the day until 10:45 p.m., travelers can choose from a variety of sweet and salty snacks or meal boxes, with vegetarian options.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
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But then Poulter hit a salty chip to birdie his 14th hole.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zesty. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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