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
The segments melt into the filling as the pie cooks, creating a beautifully bright and zesty flavor.
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Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
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.
—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
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Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zesty
Adjective
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Inside this keepsake case is an Earthy and complex blend of warm cedarwood, deep myrrh resin, and spicy clove.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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This casserole has all the flavors of your favorite Buffalo wings—spicy chicken, lots of cheese, carrots, and celery.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Or hamachi crudo in a piquant blend of fish sauce, lime juice, and peach.—
Lia Picard,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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This dip was delicious with both chips and veggies.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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For oceanfront views and delicious seafood, Waterman’s Surfside Grille on the south end of the Boardwalk is a go-to, famous for its breezy patio and signature Orange Crush.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 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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Roughly 80 miles south of Miami and 80 miles north of Key West, Islamorada offers the perfect blend of Old Florida charm and salty barefoot luxury—no high-rises, no big-box stores, just freshly caught fish, breezy galleries, and the healing rhythm of the sea.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Another favorite of Fazio’s, these salty packets serve up 1000mg of sodium as well as magnesium and potassium.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zesty. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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