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
Genre tropes abound, including an arch, profane narrator; a zingy, believable enemies-to-lovers plot; and a cliffhanger-rich structure.
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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
McEntire and Escobedo’s sharp, zingy chemistry mirrors siblings despite their four-decade-plus age difference.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
An enticing nose with aniseeds, almond paste and honeysuckle with a real zingy quality on the palate, along with lemon sorbet flavors and citrus peel that give it an overall refreshing quality.
2023 Ronco Blanchis, Sauvignon Blanc, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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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
McEntire and Escobedo’s sharp, zingy chemistry mirrors siblings despite their four-decade-plus age difference.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
An enticing nose with aniseeds, almond paste and honeysuckle with a real zingy quality on the palate, along with lemon sorbet flavors and citrus peel that give it an overall refreshing quality.
2023 Ronco Blanchis, Sauvignon Blanc, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
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As expected, the three whiskies get progressively darker and spicier with age.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Aurora Indica, a flavor dominated by woody, herbal, and spicy notes, is one of our favorites!Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Readers also loved this cod, poached in zesty green curry paste and coconut milk.Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2024
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Chef Thompson suggests adding a touch of ginger to cranberry sauce for a zesty surprise and cooking potatoes in duck fat for indulgent richness.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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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
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From morning through to evening the menu transforms throughout the day from a selection of sweet and savory patisserie, breakfast sandwiches and hearty egg dishes to rotisserie chickens, sliced to order and added to baguettes or a fresh salad with a piquant mustard dressing.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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While there's nothing better than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly evening, soups are an easy and delicious idea for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The current was muscular, the water delicious, dark blue.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Garlic Known for its pungent taste and odor, garlic is a popular ingredient in many cuisines.Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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In the herb's fresh form, bay leaves taste bitter and pungent, but when dried, the herb has a more aromatic flavor, similar to thyme and oregano.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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This produces aromas of caramel, vanilla, walnut, coffee and wood, combined with a playful sweet and salty palate.Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Two days after tensions flared going into halftime of the crosstown rivalry game, DeShaun Foster remained salty about UCLA being the only team punished.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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