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 sushi bar serves fresh fish and zingy flavors at reasonable prices, and the tonkotsu ramen is deeply satisfying.
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Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
The wines are crisp whites and delicate rosés with a zingy, bright backbone that tastes like drinking a Sibelius symphony.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2025
Keep reading to dive into the differences, similarities, and health benefits of these zingy, probiotic-rich foods, or skip to the bottom line.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 11 June 2025
The Goddess Green sees basil, tarragon, and chervil combined with citrus and gin for a zingy, herbaceous sipper that arrives a vibrant kelly green.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
The wines are crisp whites and delicate rosés with a zingy, bright backbone that tastes like drinking a Sibelius symphony.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2025
Keep reading to dive into the differences, similarities, and health benefits of these zingy, probiotic-rich foods, or skip to the bottom line.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 11 June 2025
The Goddess Green sees basil, tarragon, and chervil combined with citrus and gin for a zingy, herbaceous sipper that arrives a vibrant kelly green.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
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Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool across seven days from the end of November looks particularly spicy.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Its reposado is aged in American oak and prized for its creamy texture and gently spicy finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Berry tarts and zesty lemon cookies amplify the lemonade’s freshness without overpowering it.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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There’s much talk about preparation, experimentation and the ways that Matsuhisa broke new ground, blending zesty Peruvian ingredients with otherwise rigid Japanese cuisine.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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My favorite dish here was a piquant ceviche served with tortilla chips.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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And to think, this pitiless conquistador came to North America as a humble kitchen herb, deliberately imported by European settlers for its piquant flavor.—
Zoë Lescaze,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Instead, start the day with a lavish breakfast buffet at La Sala, piled with delicious local specialties, fresh tropical fruits, and mouthwatering international favorites.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In a different context, the same pungent word applied to his devastating 2 a.m. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
23 June 2025
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That goes for bars of pungent soap, essential oils, sonic repellant devices, and hanging up pennies in bags of water, a favorite Internet myth.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The bartender puts down the glass of wine along with a bowl of salty nuts.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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That combo hits all the right notes—salty, sour, spicy, and warm.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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