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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Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Some perfumes smell pink and rosy, others are amber-hued and spicy, and some smell fresh and verdant—like a whiff of pale green.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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This slightly masculine fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, then gets grassy and a little dirty thanks to the notes of vetiver and synthetic civet musk.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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These wines are crisp and refreshing on the palate, with high acidity and zesty citrus notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 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
Adjective
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Packed with electrolytes and nutrients, Vita Coco Coconut Water elevates smoothies by providing a delicious, functional alternative to traditional bases like dairy or juice.—
Tracy Yochum,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2025
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Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 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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But Ritz’s salty campaign with Aubrey Plaza and Matt Shannon, Uber Eats’ Matthew McConaughey-led, Charli XCX-featuring bit about football being invented to sell food, and Häagen-Dazs’ Fast & Furious tribute also ranked highly.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Cover traditional barbecue wings in a strawberry chipotle sauce and serve alongside a sweet and salty dark ale.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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