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
In addition, the island is conveniently outfitted with a roll-out baking station, painted the same zingy hue.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
In the hands of the endlessly inventive comedian, the tale of a boy who pulls himself up by his bootstraps and seeks out fame and fortune becomes a madcap delight complete with a zingy script, cartoonish punch-ups, collapsing sets, and a heady dose of magical realism.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Predictably, Morgan's 3-year-old wasn't a fan of the zingy salmon supper, but the mom was prepared.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The fruit is bright and zingy, complemented by creamy toffee that evolves on the tongue.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
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The finish is long and flavorful, with a lingering spicy aftertaste of cinnamon and clove notes.—
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The spicy salsa and tangy cucumber salad brought out the best of the tender birria.—
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The Polish Cannonball delivers comfort with egg noodles, kielbasa, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a zesty herb crema.—
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The Bears might be wise to avoid any zesty side dishes in the first round.—
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The sauce is a piquant blend of tomato and vinegar that complements the pork shoulder.—
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In addition to an extended flowering season and piquant fragrance, catmints attract lots of pollinators and deter deer.—
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Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Mix up your weeknight menu with this delicious copycat chicken recipe.—
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Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.—
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Most industry observers will recognize the pungent whiff of AI that YouTube’s algorithm lifts under the nose, but for some, the movie commercials can be indiscernible from the real deal.—
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The result was a substance with a pungent smell — an odorizer that wiped out an offending odor by creating one that was arguably even worse (think: chlorine, but several times stronger).—
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Taste again and season with more salt (easy on the salt, as the bacon and cheese are both salty) and black pepper, as desired.—
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Whoever came up with Snacky Clusters nailed the sweet and salty trend by mixing several of Trader Joe’s top snacks.—
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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