as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
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Recent Examples of zingy
The bright, zingy blue is taking over this season with a bang.
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Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 16 May 2025
Orange Sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange–the perfect zingy color for the summer months.
—Melisa Vargas, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
The plot is absolutely secondary to the zingy dialogue, action beats, creative look of the film, and the good-natured shouting.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 16 May 2025
Orange Sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange–the perfect zingy color for the summer months.
—Melisa Vargas, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
The plot is absolutely secondary to the zingy dialogue, action beats, creative look of the film, and the good-natured shouting.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zingy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
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Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool across seven days from the end of November looks particularly spicy.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Its reposado is aged in American oak and prized for its creamy texture and gently spicy finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Berry tarts and zesty lemon cookies amplify the lemonade’s freshness without overpowering it.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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There’s much talk about preparation, experimentation and the ways that Matsuhisa broke new ground, blending zesty Peruvian ingredients with otherwise rigid Japanese cuisine.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 June 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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Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Coupled with a healthy diet and lifestyle, these delicious drinks can keep your gut happy, balanced, and thriving.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Flowers are violet in color and can be used as garnishes, while leaves can be chopped and served as pungent seasoning in the manner of scallions and garlic greens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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Mount Dora study IDs likely source of pungent mystery smell Politics US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation The migrants disembarked with $1,000 debit cards from the U.S. government.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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That combo hits all the right notes—salty, sour, spicy, and warm.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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The bartender puts down the glass of wine along with a bowl of salty nuts.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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