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
This scent channels the energy of the city with warm, earthy notes of amber, fir, and jasmine, balanced by a bright burst of zesty tangerine.
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Daley Quinn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
It’s characterized by bright, zesty hues, airy linens, wicker accents, and a subtle Mediterranean influence.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The Ham Yard Fruit Tea (berries and hibiscus) offers a light, zesty contrast to traditional sweets.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Sonic's menu says the former has a zesty Baja cheese sauce, while the latter includes melty Cheddar and honey chipotle aioli.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
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Daley Quinn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
It’s characterized by bright, zesty hues, airy linens, wicker accents, and a subtle Mediterranean influence.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The Ham Yard Fruit Tea (berries and hibiscus) offers a light, zesty contrast to traditional sweets.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Sonic's menu says the former has a zesty Baja cheese sauce, while the latter includes melty Cheddar and honey chipotle aioli.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zesty
Adjective
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Popeyes Offers for Popeyes reward members include a free six-piece purchase with any $5 purchase and free six-piece spicy bone-in wings with the purchase of any wing order.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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That's right — after a full season of Hot Topics, spicy cohost clashes, high-profile political guests, and even courting pointed responses from the White House, The View talk show stars have gone off the air for the year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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My favorite dish here was a piquant ceviche served with tortilla chips.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 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
Adjective
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Heavy and unadorned, this simple slab of metal makes delicious pizza pies that are crispy and crusty in all the right places.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 July 2025
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Playing Francis Cobb was a great delicious blessing top to bottom.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The tapenade, a pungent combination of olives, garlic, capers and anchovy, can be prepared by hand or in a food processor and can serve as a base to a bright salad of tomatoes and peppers.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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The outdoor space includes a full commercial-style kitchen, perfect for pungent cooking.—
Tiffani Sherman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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The citrus notes are powerful and sharp; Joseph tasted calamansi and lemon zest, Kelsey tasted zingy lime, editorial operations manager Kate Kassin mentioned aromas of orange peel.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Situated on the southern edge of North Carolina’s southernmost hook, which curls around the Neuse River and stretches towards the Atlantic, Beaufort is a historic fishing village that leans into its storied and salty charms.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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From salty beach days to rooftop evenings, your body’s been putting in work—so why not reward it with a healthy, dewy glow?—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zesty. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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