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
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.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
Finish with citrus: Impart a fresh, zingy taste by adding lemon or lime juice right at the end.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Genre tropes abound, including an arch, profane narrator; a zingy, believable enemies-to-lovers plot; and a cliffhanger-rich structure.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
Instead, a blush-pink broth—silky and luscious—boasts a range of complex flavors: tangy pickled fennel, meaty maitake mushrooms, and hints of zingy ginger completely steal the show.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
Finish with citrus: Impart a fresh, zingy taste by adding lemon or lime juice right at the end.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Genre tropes abound, including an arch, profane narrator; a zingy, believable enemies-to-lovers plot; and a cliffhanger-rich structure.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
Instead, a blush-pink broth—silky and luscious—boasts a range of complex flavors: tangy pickled fennel, meaty maitake mushrooms, and hints of zingy ginger completely steal the show.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
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They are known for serving Sichuan, a specific type of Chinese cuisine that is hot and spicy.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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The finish is long and sweet, with lingering fruity and spicy notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The record of the year category for the 2025 Grammys is full of zesty pop hits from young female acts such as Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two sous vide chicken tenders in salt and pepper or zesty garlic marinade with choice of buttermilk ranch, barbecue or boom boom sauce (26g protein).—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Raw tuna is often presented in ways that emphasize its subtlety and richness; here, instead, all those piquant, pickly bits seem to give the fish’s oceanic sweetness permission to flex and flow, revealing its character the way a few drops of water open up a rare single malt.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Even a humble staple like queso is elevated with smokey undertones, a version so good that it can easily be eaten by the spoonful, alternating with the addictively piquant salsa verde that comes to the table with warm tortilla chips.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Shakers Bar & Grill serves delicious fish and barbecued meats to a spirited mix of locals and tourists on the patio of a traditional wooden house.—
Patrick Scott,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The base of the sauce is mustard, but the aioli cuts through its tangy, pungent flavor to create a balanced dijonnaise.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Thailand’s vibrant capital offers a sensory overload of bright colors, pungent odors, eye-popping structures and streets teeming with cars, tuk-tuks and food vendors.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The salty cheese fuses beautifully with the sweet and spicy onions.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Its rich, fearlessly salty presence adds pop to dishes like pad thai, lime chili shrimp and papaya salad.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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