How to Use zingy in a Sentence

zingy

adjective
  • Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Or do the depths of damp woods and zingy spices stir your senses awake?
    — ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • The bright, zingy blue is taking over this season with a bang.
    — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 16 May 2025
  • Or do the depths of damp woods and zingy spices awaken your senses?
    — Margaux Anbouba, ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • Ginger and lemon cut the sweetness and give it a zingy finish.
    — Steffi Victorioso, Los Angeles Magazine, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Crunchy, zingy slaw has just the texture these veggie burgers need.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Jelly-like cubes of veal head are fried and served with a zingy ravigote sauce.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Still, there are some zingy, zesty sequences here that really pop.
    — Catherine Bray, Variety, 2 Sep. 2023
  • So, mellow butter yellow, zingy brat green, and soft peach fuzz.
    — Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024
  • The effect is mostly butter, with a hint of beef and a zingy edge of vinegar.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 June 2024
  • The zingy meatballs are oven-roasted while the zucchini chars in a pan on the stove.
    — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The fruit is bright and zingy, complemented by creamy toffee that evolves on the tongue.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Then, there’s a zingy bite from scallions and shavings of soothing rich, salty cheddar.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Cox took the piece at an agile tempo, drawing a light and zingy sound from the orchestra.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Nov. 2021
  • Their group show is a delightfully zingy play on color, texture and form.
    — Briana Miller, oregonlive, 24 Mar. 2021
  • Cranberry, on the other hand, is tart and zingy, as a good cranberry should be.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Try juicing celery with apple, ginger, parsley and lemon juice for a zingy start to the day.
    — Melissa Nott, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Our Plant Powered newsletter shared this bright and zingy stir-fry.
    — Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2020
  • The zingy, tomatillo-forward salsa-verde served on the side also played well with the chicken.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Crispy tofu and roasted veggies get a slathering of zingy Sriracha-peanut sauce in this recipe.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The décor is bold, the service is excellent and the food packs a punch with zingy flavors and plenty of spice.
    — Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 1 June 2022
  • EmRata wore her chunky Vagabond sandals with a zingy orange skirt and a crop top.
    — Vogue, 19 May 2022
  • This local kombucha maker has won awards for its zingy and slightly sweet jun kombucha made with green tea and honey.
    — Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022
  • Serve the endive tart as is or dollop with crème fraîche or fresh soft goat cheese alongside a green leaf salad tossed in a zingy vinaigrette.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2023
  • This blend of chenin blanc and chardonnay is luscious and bright, with aromas of white flowers and a mineral, zingy taste.
    — Elin McCoy, Bloomberg.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • 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 crackle of these books has everything to do with the zingy forthrightness of their title characters.
    — Charles McNultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The combo of zinc and tea tree oil paired with the zingy herbal mint flavor make for a cleansing rinse that kills bacteria and leaves breath smelling fresh.
    — Health.com, 20 Apr. 2022
  • The pairing of zingy oranges and sweet carrots gives the classic carrot cake a refreshing makeover.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2022
  • The vinegar makes for a delightfully zingy broth, and the vibrant fuschia color is pleasing.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 6 Jan. 2023

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