How to Use zingy in a Sentence

zingy

adjective
  • Or do the depths of damp woods and zingy spices stir your senses awake?
    ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • Or do the depths of damp woods and zingy spices awaken your senses?
    Margaux Anbouba, ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • That to me is like that really kind of big zingy pop thing.
    Gina Loveless, Men's Health, 3 May 2022
  • Ginger and lemon cut the sweetness and give it a zingy finish.
    Steffi Victorioso, Los Angeles Magazine, 16 Jan. 2018
  • The zingy meatballs are oven-roasted while the zucchini chars in a pan on the stove.
    Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The clams came with a side of a crunchy rice cracker studded with black sesame seeds, a crunchy, earthy foil to the soft and zingy clams.
    Joseph Hernandez, chicagotribune.com, 23 June 2017
  • After a scoop of zingy lemon sorbet, our cake was served.
    Ellie Robertson, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2021
  • The effect is mostly butter, with a hint of beef and a zingy edge of vinegar.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 June 2024
  • And a tender green-leaf salad with a zingy vinaigrette.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Crunchy, zingy slaw has just the texture these veggie burgers need.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 6 June 2023
  • The décor is bold, the service is excellent and the food packs a punch with zingy flavors and plenty of spice.
    Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 1 June 2022
  • The zingy, tomatillo-forward salsa-verde served on the side also played well with the chicken.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Cox took the piece at an agile tempo, drawing a light and zingy sound from the orchestra.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Nov. 2021
  • Try juicing celery with apple, ginger, parsley and lemon juice for a zingy start to the day.
    Melissa Nott, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Our Plant Powered newsletter shared this bright and zingy stir-fry.
    Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2020
  • Then, there’s a zingy bite from scallions and shavings of soothing rich, salty cheddar.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Nov. 2021
  • EmRata wore her chunky Vagabond sandals with a zingy orange skirt and a crop top.
    Vogue, 19 May 2022
  • Cranberry, on the other hand, is tart and zingy, as a good cranberry should be.
    BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2021
  • The combo of zinc and tea tree oil paired with the zingy herbal mint flavor make for a cleansing rinse that kills bacteria and leaves breath smelling fresh.
    Health.com, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Still, there are some zingy, zesty sequences here that really pop.
    Catherine Bray, Variety, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The rising star – who was appointed one of this year’s co-chairs – took to the red carpet in a zingy strapless gown by Vera Wang.
    Alice Car, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2021
  • This blend of chenin blanc and chardonnay is luscious and bright, with aromas of white flowers and a mineral, zingy taste.
    Elin McCoy, Bloomberg.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • No ho-hum options here: Get wild with a zingy house kimchi or pickled jalapeno peppers.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2018
  • The crackle of these books has everything to do with the zingy forthrightness of their title characters.
    Charles McNultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Serve the endive tart as is or dollop with crème fraîche or fresh soft goat cheese alongside a green leaf salad tossed in a zingy vinaigrette.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2023
  • This 2016 is a delightfully bright, zingy expression of the grape.
    Lettie Teague, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2017
  • Heat comes in many different forms: fiery, zingy, peppery, and pungent.
    Lara Lee, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The pairing of zingy oranges and sweet carrots gives the classic carrot cake a refreshing makeover.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2022
  • The four-piece set comes with an earthy cold-press olive oil ideal for dipping bread in and a zingy champagne-orange vinegar suited for salads.
    Brittany Natale, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024
  • This smells like a mix of Coco Mademoiselle (warm musk, tangy orange and fresh bergamot) and Paris Riviera (zingy citrus, heady florals and sweet jasmine).
    Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Aug. 2024

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