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 Tangy Tofu Pad Thai was zingy and bright, and incredibly filling thanks to the generous portion size.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025
The organic textures and muted colors are the perfect antidotes to the zingy Caribbean hues outside.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2025
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.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 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
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025
The organic textures and muted colors are the perfect antidotes to the zingy Caribbean hues outside.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2025
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.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
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The Freak from The Girls Deli in North Park is a hot sandwich with salty pastrami, brisket, melted jack cheese, bacon, mustard, spicy sriracha mayo, onions, and jalapeños.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The traditional ingredients of a scampi—garlic, white wine, and butter—meld with the essence of a seafood boil thanks to hot sauce, spicy sausage, and Cajun seasoning.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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By Alexandra Pattillo For The New York Times Ginger adds a zesty kick to weeknight curries and holiday cookies.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Raspberry and lemon are a refreshing pairing, combining zesty and sweet flavorings.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks in advance for your participation in making this year’s roster the most voted on yet — and for helping to keep our city delicious.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Southern Living’s recipe catalog is proof that there are countless delicious ways to cook up a breakfast casserole, but for some reason, this Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole has stuck with our family.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These pieces are flavor bombs, imparting salty, piquant, umami goodness into your soup.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The comments section features a piquant blend of solemnity, mortification, tastelessness, and transphobia, which accords with Moreschi’s reception in his lifetime.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The white flowers of the alyssums attract pollinators while the pungent scent of the rosemary repels pesky insects to keep them from feeding on the stems or leaves.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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There was a pungent odor in the car.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Serve with salty corn chips to take the dip to new heights.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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About half an hour from downtown, the lake itself is one of the Western Hemisphere's largest and saltiest inland bodies of water.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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