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
This year’s show reminded me of the extravagant, zingy celebrations of cinema from my youth, with a highly competent host leading the viewer through nearly four hours of speeches, montages, and musical numbers.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
Try the North Carolina flounder — the secret to its hearty crunch is nama panko, which stays crispy to lock in flavor — with a simple green salad with zingy ginger dressing, rice topped with a smattering of furikake and even a dollop of potato salad, harkening back to Perry’s Southern roots.
—Jenny Hartley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
In addition, the island is conveniently outfitted with a roll-out baking station, painted the same zingy hue.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
In the hands of the endlessly inventive comedian, the tale of a boy who pulls himself up by his bootstraps and seeks out fame and fortune becomes a madcap delight complete with a zingy script, cartoonish punch-ups, collapsing sets, and a heady dose of magical realism.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
Try the North Carolina flounder — the secret to its hearty crunch is nama panko, which stays crispy to lock in flavor — with a simple green salad with zingy ginger dressing, rice topped with a smattering of furikake and even a dollop of potato salad, harkening back to Perry’s Southern roots.
—Jenny Hartley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
In addition, the island is conveniently outfitted with a roll-out baking station, painted the same zingy hue.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
In the hands of the endlessly inventive comedian, the tale of a boy who pulls himself up by his bootstraps and seeks out fame and fortune becomes a madcap delight complete with a zingy script, cartoonish punch-ups, collapsing sets, and a heady dose of magical realism.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
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To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Spring Shabu 136-20 38th Avenue, 2nd floor While hot pot restaurants with larger or spicier soup bases have been trending, Wang depends on the Japanese buffet-style Spring Shabu upstairs at Queens Crossing.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
1 May 2025
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The All-American Mom Patz & Hall North Coast Brut Sparkling, CA: A crisp and zesty expression of 100% Chardonnay from cool climate vineyards.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Taco Bell said its nuggets are marinated in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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And here’s the piquant spoiler: To a man, the three list Baeza high in their picks.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The sauce is a piquant blend of tomato and vinegar that complements the pork shoulder.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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This countertop oven bakes the perfect pizza, delicious cookies and toasts evenly.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Each chapter takes you right into a nonna's home in a different region—the pages read like a delicious road trip through the country.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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These large, flashy flowers—also known as titan arum—are famous for producing a pungent odor that stinks like rotting flesh.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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The scorpion metaphor, though pungent, was poorly chosen.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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In Robert Eggers' period psychological thriller, Dafoe is a salty and kooky lighthouse keeper who mentors a young rookie (Robert Pattinson), and even nonstop drinking can't stop severe isolation from taking hold of the newbie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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At any time of year eating Kentuckians’ favorite foods is easy but requisite during Derby Week, not least pimento cheese and country ham and biscuits, which will be found at every party, with puffy split buttermilk biscuits with a thin slice of rosy, salty, thinly sliced country ham on the table.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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