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 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.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
Enjoy caviar and Champagne at the welcome reception, learn about zingy drinks at the coffee cocktails seminar, sip and savor at the grand tasting, hike to lunch on Storm Peak and learn about Steamboat’s dark history, just to name a few activities.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
The zingy Painless Penicillin, the tropical Golden Heat, the garden-fresh Garden Collins and the zesty Grove Mule are just a taste of what awaits.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The play draws out the distinctiveness of the grandparents by ratcheting up their zingy eccentricities.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
Enjoy caviar and Champagne at the welcome reception, learn about zingy drinks at the coffee cocktails seminar, sip and savor at the grand tasting, hike to lunch on Storm Peak and learn about Steamboat’s dark history, just to name a few activities.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
The zingy Painless Penicillin, the tropical Golden Heat, the garden-fresh Garden Collins and the zesty Grove Mule are just a taste of what awaits.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The play draws out the distinctiveness of the grandparents by ratcheting up their zingy eccentricities.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
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The shrimp dumplings are satisfyingly spicy and plump, and the beef noodle soup is comforting and well-balanced, with tender beef brisket chunks.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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That settles into a spicy suede with cardamom and benzoin, before warming into tonka bean, amber, and musk.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Use them to create a zesty and fresh pasta salad perfect for all sorts of Labor Day celebrations.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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The chicken used here is shredded and has a good kick of spice, though, and that’s offset by a smooth cheese sauce, pico de gallo and a zesty lime crema sauce.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The tequila daisy cocktail, served in a clay cantarito cup smudged with sumac salt, is piquant with ancho verde, mellowed with summer strawberry.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to security concerns, Sun Fresh spent a significant amount of time and resources working to locate a pungent sewage smell many customers complained about.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unrefined coconut oil has a more pungent coconut smell and flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The nutty, salty cheese pairs beautifully with fresh herbs, oil, and garlic.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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Adding cream at the end amplifies the creaminess of the dish, while the Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty, hit of umami that kind of gives this dish a risotto-like taste and texture.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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