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
Winter Spiced Cranberry takes the classic lemon-lime flavor for which Sprite is known and loved and adds a touch of warming spices along with a just a hint of zingy cranberry flavor.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Ginger apple rye scones from Poppy Bakery Made with apple chunks, fresh ginger, crystallized ginger and locally sourced Meadowlark Organics Flour, these scones will give you the perfect zingy sweetness that embodies the feeling of a crisp fall day.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Her spring collection offered flowing plissé strapless or cape-like frocks in a variety of zingy colors, from lime green and lilac to fiery red and bubblegum pink.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The zingy concoction consists of rice noodles in a fragrant tamarind fish soup garnished with onions, pineapple, and torch ginger flower.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Ginger apple rye scones from Poppy Bakery Made with apple chunks, fresh ginger, crystallized ginger and locally sourced Meadowlark Organics Flour, these scones will give you the perfect zingy sweetness that embodies the feeling of a crisp fall day.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Her spring collection offered flowing plissé strapless or cape-like frocks in a variety of zingy colors, from lime green and lilac to fiery red and bubblegum pink.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The zingy concoction consists of rice noodles in a fragrant tamarind fish soup garnished with onions, pineapple, and torch ginger flower.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
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Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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This creamy, cheesy pasta dish gets its extra spicy flavor from Andouille sausage, pepper Jack cheese, and Cajun seasoning.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Flaky phyllo dough is filled with zesty harissa sauce and halloumi cheese and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and paprika for a savory bite-sized snack.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some even suggested delicious baking uses for the new treats.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This year, the most piquant examples of the mad mother arrived in dramas of various hues and temperaments.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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It is often topped with crispy and raw onions, slathered with piquant sauces (including rémoulade and sweet brown mustard), and served on a toasted bun.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Delicious and pungent, there's no denying that the world of cheese can be a confusing (and rewarding) place.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Residents sick of the pungent smell and wary of the crop’s potential associations with the marijuana industry — of which growing, processing and sales are banned in Sutter County and Yuba City — called for an end to hemp farming.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In Baltimore County freshwater streams, some trout can be harmed by saltier water.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The former is an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in caramel icing and drizzled with a salty caramel dulce.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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