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 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
The play draws out the distinctiveness of the grandparents by ratcheting up their zingy eccentricities.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Pick one up to get a whiff of its zingy, vegetal aroma.
—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
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The play draws out the distinctiveness of the grandparents by ratcheting up their zingy eccentricities.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Pick one up to get a whiff of its zingy, vegetal aroma.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
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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The palate dances with vibrant strawberry-raspberry notes and gets a zesty finish from citrus notes.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Add a few leaves of lettuce, the patties and then the spicy sauce and zesty green onions.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
18 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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Coulda fooled me that the whole thing was made without dairy — these are just as delicious as the butter-laden sort.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Playing Francis Cobb was a great delicious blessing top to bottom.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The tapenade, a pungent combination of olives, garlic, capers and anchovy, can be prepared by hand or in a food processor and can serve as a base to a bright salad of tomatoes and peppers.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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The outdoor space includes a full commercial-style kitchen, perfect for pungent cooking.—
Tiffani Sherman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 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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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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