as in zesty
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Adjective
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This citrus-scented odor eliminator is fierce on even the strongest smells, leaving behind a fresh, zesty aroma that makes your home smell like anything but pet central.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025 -
The finish is long and slightly dry, with a fruity, zesty aftertaste.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Greek yogurt is tangier than cottage cheese, which has a milder but saltier taste.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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With its subtle cherry flavor, the foam adds just the right amount of fruitiness to the chai base, resulting in a refreshingly tangy and sweet drink.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The book features some of the standard fare of the mystery: There are bodies and clues, suspects and investigations, a pungent sense of fear and unease.—
Katie Kitamura,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the background, slushie machines started to whirr, and a pungent vat of oil sizzled.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Try the North Carolina flounder — the secret to its hearty crunch is nama panko, which stays crispy to lock in flavor — with a simple green salad with zingy ginger dressing, rice topped with a smattering of furikake and even a dollop of potato salad, harkening back to Perry’s Southern roots.—
Jenny Hartley,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2025
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In addition, the island is conveniently outfitted with a roll-out baking station, painted the same zingy hue.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Zestful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zestful. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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