as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
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Recent Examples of zesty
The acidity is zesty, ensuring a fresh and vibrant finish.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Get the meat and potatoes before the zesty side dishes.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Polish Cannonball delivers comfort with egg noodles, kielbasa, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a zesty herb crema.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Bears might be wise to avoid any zesty side dishes in the first round.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Get the meat and potatoes before the zesty side dishes.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Polish Cannonball delivers comfort with egg noodles, kielbasa, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a zesty herb crema.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Bears might be wise to avoid any zesty side dishes in the first round.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zesty
Adjective
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The admirable Kentucky Freedom Run Farm provides the fine, flavorful lamb for a slow braising and sided with a spicy tomato jam risotto, coriander, mint-and-pistachio gremolata and the reduction of the meat’s juices.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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His agenda for a perfect day in L.A. includes a boat party, an ice bath and the most glorious spicy shrimp in town.—
Michelle Woo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But none of these things feels piquant in this production.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2025
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In addition to an extended flowering season and piquant fragrance, catmints attract lots of pollinators and deter deer.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Roasting transforms pungent, sharp and crunchy radishes into a mellow, nutty and slightly sweet juicy side dish.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
15 Apr. 2025
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Then amplify that based on a steady diet of some kind of pungent food.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Orange Sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange–the perfect zingy color for the summer months.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Add enough salt so the water is pleasantly salty, followed by the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The exterior has a nice crust that’s slightly salty, and the texture of the bread inside has a bounce, which is likely from the provolone.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zesty. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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