provocativeness

noun

Definition of provocativenessnext
as in zest

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provocativeness
  1. zest
  2. piquancy
  3. pungency
  4. zing
  5. excitement
  6. stimulus
  7. thrill
  8. tang
Noun
  • Malting enhances esters in the rye, producing lighter fruity notes of apple, pear, and even citrus zest.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Lemon zest adds an element of brightness to recipes.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of zest
Noun
  • The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
  • While there are pops of piquancy in Landon’s script, her direction and the performances (with the exception of Woodard) fail to inspire much more than a shrug.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Definition of piquancy
Noun
  • The key is to saute the kimchi to concentrate its pungency — the more fermented the kimchi, the better.
    Iris Kim, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
  • One of those is to impart bite: Sour-style cocktails need acid, and most of the Western world defaults to citrus thanks to its affordability, ample pungency, and mild flavor.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of pungency
Noun
  • The pops of green pickled peppercorns add acidity and zing, while the crunch of the peanuts helps break up the sauce.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The punch of rum is perfectly complemented with the pop of ginger beer and finished off with a zing of lime.
    Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of zing
Noun
  • Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.
    Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But when the special guests arrived, chaperoned by a flight attendant, the children couldn't contain their excitement, as the VIPs were each of the girls' Elf on the Shelf.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • The massive stimulus spending that dulled the worst effects of COVID-19 and helped speed the recovery were also prime factors in the runaway inflation that came on the other side of the crisis.
    Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Lost in all the talk around tariffs is the news that China announced a new stimulus package.
    Michael Foster, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • After the thrill of making an opera, Hilton and Richie are now focused on what’s next for each of them.
    Ilana Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • So the fact that ‘Birds of a Feather’ has gone on to have this insane life is such a thrill to both of us.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrill
Noun
  • Flavor Red velvet offers a nuanced, luxurious flavor profile that entails sweet notes of vanilla balanced by a pleasant tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, all rounded out with a muted hint of cocoa.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Sour cream: Adds creaminess and a slight tang to the mashed potatoes.
    Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of tang
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