How to Use zesty in a Sentence

zesty

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• These wings are tangy and zesty and have just the right amount of crispness.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2022
• On the menu is red pizza with a zesty red sauce in 12- or 18-inch sizes.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2021
• The use of frozen peas means this zesty dish can be enjoyed year round.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
• The zesty olive naan could be on the dessert menu and the lamb ghee roast is a house specialty.
  — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022
• Or shrimp cocktail with good, firm shrimp and a zesty sauce ($5.95).
  — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 16 June 2020
• Green—Not Like the Grinch From racing green to zesty lime, green is the color of the season.
  — Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023
• Adding to the sad texture, the less-than-zesty dressing left a bitter zing in the back of our throats.
  — cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
• Grill fresh corn on the cob and slather it with a zesty cheddar cheese butter.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022
• Protein wise, both the bird and pig were slightly zesty.
  — Matt Wake | [e-mail], al, 10 Mar. 2022
• The taco comes with two dipping sauces, a zesty red sauce and nacho cheese.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 July 2023
• Rub flavor, a zesty mix of chili peppers, herbs and spices.
  — Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
• Check out this recipe for chimichurri to add a zesty kick to your steak, chicken or shrimp.
  — USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
• With this set, the love story is told through a blend of zesty lime and sweet tulip that feels like a spring morning in the city of love.
  — Nerisha Penrose, elle.com, 11 Apr. 2023
• Your hair won't feel a thing, but its zesty notes still manage to awaken the senses.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
• Along with it, the zesty confidence of the early 2010s has curdled.
  — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
• But ‘Munch’ definitely brought out the zesty side of it.
  — Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2024
• As the name suggests, Eau Fraȋche is a bright, zesty scent that blends fresh and aromatic notes.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
• There’s a bright splash of acidity in the long-lasting and zesty finish.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
• If the zesty ginger flavor is too strong for you, ask for fewer pumps.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
• The delicate blend of the strawberries and zesty notes of citrus in the sorbet are easy to spot.
  — Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2023
• This makes a zesty, welcoming first course — or a fine salad to eat for lunch.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2021
• Plus, the jarred roasted red peppers give it a zesty restaurant-style kick!
  — Lisa Lillien, PEOPLE.com, 9 Apr. 2018
• This cologne is aromatic and has the perfect balance of zesty, green, and woody tones.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• The zesty pink sparkler Petillant Naturel is also worth a try.
  — Matt Kettmann, SFChronicle.com, 10 Mar. 2018
• The tamarind, or assam, is what gives this dish a zesty, fresh flavor that is worth every slurp.
  — Rachel Phua, CNN, 14 Mar. 2022
• Sips: Who wouldn’t be tempted by a crisp and zesty Spritz and Giggles bubbly ($15)?
  — Mary Orlin, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2017
• In lieu of the usual kung pao, try the spicy crispy chicken, which offers a zesty twist on fried chicken.
  — Megha McSwain, Chron, 27 Sep. 2022
• Available in six zesty shades, this goo can be sculpted, stretched, and snapped to your desire.
  — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 31 Jan. 2023
• The tangy cheese and the bright, zesty wine create a harmony that’s nothing short of culinary perfection.
  — Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024
• Shake with ice, strain into salt-rimmed glasses, and garnish with a lime wedge for a refreshing and zesty cocktail that’s sure to be a hit with your guests.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024

Last Updated: 26 Sep 2024