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
With the acidic marinara, zesty pesto, and little chunks of mozzarella, this hotdog hit all the markers of the tie-dye pie from Rubirosa.
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Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Initial olfactory impressions reveal notes are made of pear, zesty bergamot, and spicy pimento leaf.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Always down to gossip and party, Redmond exudes Gemini's energy through his zesty and sarcastic attitude.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The acidity is zesty, ensuring a fresh and vibrant finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Initial olfactory impressions reveal notes are made of pear, zesty bergamot, and spicy pimento leaf.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Always down to gossip and party, Redmond exudes Gemini's energy through his zesty and sarcastic attitude.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The acidity is zesty, ensuring a fresh and vibrant finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zesty
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To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Spring Shabu 136-20 38th Avenue, 2nd floor While hot pot restaurants with larger or spicier soup bases have been trending, Wang depends on the Japanese buffet-style Spring Shabu upstairs at Queens Crossing.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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And here’s the piquant spoiler: To a man, the three list Baeza high in their picks.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The sauce is a piquant blend of tomato and vinegar that complements the pork shoulder.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This countertop oven bakes the perfect pizza, delicious cookies and toasts evenly.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Each chapter takes you right into a nonna's home in a different region—the pages read like a delicious road trip through the country.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The flapjack was fluffy, the taters were crunchy and buttery, the chorizo had a spicy kick, and the pungent sourdough bread crunched.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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According to a Newsweek report on a YouGov poll, more than 80% of Americans consider disruptive behaviors—such as letting children play in the aisles, or eating pungent food—to be unacceptable.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Orange Sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange–the perfect zingy color for the summer months.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In Robert Eggers' period psychological thriller, Dafoe is a salty and kooky lighthouse keeper who mentors a young rookie (Robert Pattinson), and even nonstop drinking can't stop severe isolation from taking hold of the newbie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt on the other hand adds a contrast between juicy sweetness and salty minerality that creates an unexpected complexity that works beautifully.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zesty. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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