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
The fruit is bright and zingy, complemented by creamy toffee that evolves on the tongue.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Although fresh thyme is usually associated with savory cooking, the slightly lemony herb pairs well with fresh lemon zest and juice to create a bright cookie full of zingy flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
Also try Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum, $107, with matcha, syrupy fig, zingy citrus and creamy woods.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s a kind of double cosmic irony to the 1959 musical, with its super-singable score by Jule Styne, its zingy lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim, and its book by Arthur Laurents, still considered one of the very best of its form by people who’ve put in the hours.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Although fresh thyme is usually associated with savory cooking, the slightly lemony herb pairs well with fresh lemon zest and juice to create a bright cookie full of zingy flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
Also try Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum, $107, with matcha, syrupy fig, zingy citrus and creamy woods.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s a kind of double cosmic irony to the 1959 musical, with its super-singable score by Jule Styne, its zingy lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim, and its book by Arthur Laurents, still considered one of the very best of its form by people who’ve put in the hours.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
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The Belgian blonde Buddy System is a spicy 6.4%, and the German-style helles checks in at 5.8%.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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News how Shepard reacted to watching her steamy scenes with Brody, 44, in the spicy series.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Lemon Pound Cake Lager + Lemon Pepper Shrimp Tacos - The crisp, zesty profile of the lager enhances the bright citrus flavors in lemon pepper shrimp while cutting through the richness of the taco’s sauce.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Shifting our focus to green things, Yasmin Fahr’s zesty pasta with feta and green olives is briny and tangy and can be on the table in under 20 minutes.—
Melissa Clark,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here, from the February 21, 1925, issue, are some particularly piquant reminders of shows past.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2025
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Their piquant sensitivity and horror have no equal in Millennial literature and journalism, which have become merely, rabidly politicized — so very socialist and anti-American that today’s media throws its hands up at the L.A. conflagration.—
Armond White,
National Review,
31 Jan. 2025
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This delicious collection also includes a silk robe, sleep mask and a set of scrunchies.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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These delicious ones simmer in a mixture of grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce for kick of heat.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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The air was thick with both anticipation and a pungent smell as visitors flocked to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden last weekend for a chance to see a rare flower bloom.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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The 2013 is a rich, intense, almost brooding wine that begs for hearty stews or (and) pungent mature cheeses.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Stunning sunset views, wild horses galloping through the salty spray, and majestic sand dunes rising into the clear blue sky—every scene is more spectacular than the last.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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How about salty snacks like potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, crackers?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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