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
Pick one up to get a whiff of its zingy, vegetal aroma.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2025
On the approach to Manzanillo, Mexico, en route to a festive stop at the stunning Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, one guest offhandedly mentioned that perhaps margaritas were in order; within 10 minutes, a round of perfectly zingy ones appeared, rimmed with Tajín and served on the rocks.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Drawing large crowds with a double bill of music and food, the concerts became a zingy communal antidote to the pandemic blues.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
The sushi bar serves fresh fish and zingy flavors at reasonable prices, and the tonkotsu ramen is deeply satisfying.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2025
On the approach to Manzanillo, Mexico, en route to a festive stop at the stunning Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, one guest offhandedly mentioned that perhaps margaritas were in order; within 10 minutes, a round of perfectly zingy ones appeared, rimmed with Tajín and served on the rocks.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Drawing large crowds with a double bill of music and food, the concerts became a zingy communal antidote to the pandemic blues.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
The sushi bar serves fresh fish and zingy flavors at reasonable prices, and the tonkotsu ramen is deeply satisfying.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
Adjective
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Produced by Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Belle Meade Bourbon is a high-rye bourbon that offers a rich and spicy profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Get the party started with these sweet and spicy chicken wings.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The Ham Yard Fruit Tea (berries and hibiscus) offers a light, zesty contrast to traditional sweets.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Sonic's menu says the former has a zesty Baja cheese sauce, while the latter includes melty Cheddar and honey chipotle aioli.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 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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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
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Each bite leaves a pungent sheen of olive oil upon your lips, a sort of true love’s kiss for people who really get down with cold cuts.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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With salty snacks currently representing 10% of Hershey’s total revenue, the division has set an audacious goal to double that contribution over the next decade.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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When temperatures are high, water also evaporates faster and waters — particularly in shallow coastal areas like Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay — can get too salty, Koch said.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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