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Recent Examples of zingy There’s a kind of double cosmic irony to the 1959 musical, with its super-singable score by Jule Styne, its zingy lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim, and its book by Arthur Laurents, still considered one of the very best of its form by people who’ve put in the hours. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024 But what elevates the show is the palpable, blazing chemistry between Bell and Brody, so fiery your screen might be hot to the touch during their zingy meet-cute. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 Nonetheless, Bodyguard is plugged with zingy moments and charged by several scrumptiously mounted Houston performances. Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024 Up Hugh Grant, Heretic The consensus from those who attended last weekend’s Governors Awards was that Grant brought down the house with a zingy speech introducing honorary Oscar winner Richard Curtis. Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for zingy 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
  • 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.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Some perfumes smell pink and rosy, others are amber-hued and spicy, and some smell fresh and verdant—like a whiff of pale green.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • This slightly masculine fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, then gets grassy and a little dirty thanks to the notes of vetiver and synthetic civet musk.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
  • These wines are crisp and refreshing on the palate, with high acidity and zesty citrus notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Here, from the February 21, 1925, issue, are some particularly piquant reminders of shows past.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Their piquant sensitivity and horror have no equal in Millennial literature and journalism, which have become merely, rabidly politicized — so very socialist and anti-American that today’s media throws its hands up at the L.A. conflagration.
    Armond White, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Packed with electrolytes and nutrients, Vita Coco Coconut Water elevates smoothies by providing a delicious, functional alternative to traditional bases like dairy or juice.
    Tracy Yochum, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Does that mean colloidal sulfur doesn’t smell quite as pungent as the raw element, then?
    Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Mustard greens Most commonly verdant green but also available in deep reddish-purple or a combination of the two, mustard greens are pungent and spicy — just as their name implies.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • But Ritz’s salty campaign with Aubrey Plaza and Matt Shannon, Uber Eats’ Matthew McConaughey-led, Charli XCX-featuring bit about football being invented to sell food, and Häagen-Dazs’ Fast & Furious tribute also ranked highly.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Cover traditional barbecue wings in a strawberry chipotle sauce and serve alongside a sweet and salty dark ale.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025

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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

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