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 zingy Painless Penicillin, the tropical Golden Heat, the garden-fresh Garden Collins and the zesty Grove Mule are just a taste of what awaits.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Pine nuts sprinkled on top give the zesty sauce a little earthy counterpoint.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
Peach Ginger Bourbon Spritz At Saltwood Bar at Loews Atlanta Hotel, a refreshing blend of smooth bourbon and zesty lemon juice, topped with Betty Booze’s apple, ginger and sour cherry infusion, and finished with a fragrant mint sprig and lemon garnish for a burst of summer in every sip.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The zesty homemade dressing and interesting additions like mini mozzarella balls make this recipe a keeper.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Pine nuts sprinkled on top give the zesty sauce a little earthy counterpoint.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
Peach Ginger Bourbon Spritz At Saltwood Bar at Loews Atlanta Hotel, a refreshing blend of smooth bourbon and zesty lemon juice, topped with Betty Booze’s apple, ginger and sour cherry infusion, and finished with a fragrant mint sprig and lemon garnish for a burst of summer in every sip.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The zesty homemade dressing and interesting additions like mini mozzarella balls make this recipe a keeper.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zesty
Adjective
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But after its three-year hiatus, the food chain is re-releasing the sandwich, now with three versions to choose from—original, spicy and grilled.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Ginger Beer: As ever, the spicier the ginger beer, the better.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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My favorite dish here was a piquant ceviche served with tortilla chips.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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And to think, this pitiless conquistador came to North America as a humble kitchen herb, deliberately imported by European settlers for its piquant flavor.—
Zoë Lescaze,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Now the sounds were exponentially louder, and a pungent odor of something burning entered the room.—
Alireza Iranmehr,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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Law enforcement has uncovered everything from cocaine hidden among bananas to heroin stashed among pungent shipments of garlic and onions.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Enjoy caviar and Champagne at the welcome reception, learn about zingy drinks at the coffee cocktails seminar, sip and savor at the grand tasting, hike to lunch on Storm Peak and learn about Steamboat’s dark history, just to name a few activities.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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The surprising combination of pasta, pepperoni slices, olives, and bell peppers dressed in a zingy Italian vinaigrette.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Because of crowds, noise and salty language, tournament organizers recommend against bringing children.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There’s no rush here, just salty air, slow weekends, and the soft clink of champagne glasses at sunset.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zesty. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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