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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. 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 See all Example Sentences for zingy 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
  • 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
  • The finish is long and sweet, with lingering fruity and spicy notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The dish arrives with zesty green salad to cut the richness.
    Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
  • This non-alcoholic beer is well-balanced yet complex with a medium-bodied mouthfeel and zesty, orange nose.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Right Word is not so much to be consulted as to be read and savored by those who remember the early days of NR and the piquant personality behind it.
    William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
  • When a film is particularly geographically piquant, a compliment soon follows that the city itself feels like a character.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Delicata squash offers an edible skin that's delicious after roasting.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Among the favorite menu items are the Figgy Jam Grilled Cheese, Llama Cuban, and a delicious pork barbecue sandwich called The King.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The pungent smoke rising above the burning apartment now looked like an innocent cloud.
    Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Sunday's potential Super Bowl preview between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions is primed to showcase two of the NFL's most pungent offenses.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The salty cheese fuses beautifully with the sweet and spicy onions.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
  • 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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