as in zest
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provocativeness
Noun
-
In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, shallots, olive oil, parsley, dill, capers, basil, lemon zest and juice.
-
Some gingerbread has been served with lemon sauce, or incorporated the zest of an orange or a little cocoa.
Noun
-
Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom.
-
That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.
Noun
-
Apollo Neuro uses vibrotactile stimulation on the wrist or ankle.
-
According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.
Noun
-
Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.
-
The dressing, based on nuoc cham, a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce, has just enough fish sauce to give it depth and pungency without overpowering the brightness of the lime.
Noun
-
The hint of jalapeño brings a gentle kick of heat, while the wasabi aioli adds a refreshing zing, creating a balanced and unforgettable flavor.
-
The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
Noun
-
And just as the rental market of humanoid robots shows signs of cooling and the initial excitement wanes, concerns of an industry bubble have risen.
-
Cunningham, 63, can remember the fanfare and excitement around the bicentennial in 1976.
Noun
-
But if productivity growth is low, then stimulus just turns into inflation—too many dollars chasing too few goods.
-
By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
Noun
-
Universal Kids Resort was built for young families — not thrill seekers.
-
Universal Islands of Adventure rounded out the top five, remaining one of the country's premier destinations for thrill-seekers.
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Provocativeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provocativeness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
