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
Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap.
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Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
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.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Nov. 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.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zingy
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
The Tangy Tofu Pad Thai was zingy and bright, and incredibly filling thanks to the generous portion size.
—
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
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
See All Example Sentences for zingy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
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Wild Arugula While standard arugula may be part of many reasonably priced salad mixes, the deliciously spicy, dainty wild arugula fetches premium prices of $4 to $6 for a 5-ounce bunch.
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Modales leans into cold-hardy grapes varieties like blaufränkisch, the spicy Austrian red variety that has become a favorite by-the-glass pour at Ox Bar.
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Available in black, white, olive green, and a zesty chartreuse hue with subtle floral stitching, the tote is an ideal companion for work commutes, travel days, beach outings, and even as a diaper bag alternative.
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Made with a base of sparkling wine and zesty Valencia orange juice, this effervescent wine is bright, dry, and refreshing.
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Cherry trees showcase beautiful blooms in the spring and produce delicious fruit in late spring and early summer.
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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When prepared with skill, shrimp can be tender and sweet, perfect for dipping in tangy, piquant cocktail sauce.
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The piquant dish is lacquered with strawberry-guajillo barbecue sauce, while a punchy coleslaw with Fresno chile vinaigrette rounds things out.
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.
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Stoke the mix with 2 cups of corn and crispy, salty pancetta (bacon’s thinner, quicker-cooking cousin).
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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