zestful

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for zestful
Adjective
  • The palate dances with vibrant strawberry-raspberry notes and gets a zesty finish from citrus notes.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • 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
  • The finish is long and tight with lingering notes of lemon and a tangy, wet stone minerality.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • The star of the recipe is a tangy balsamic vinegar reduction swirled in at the end of the churning process.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The outdoor space includes a full commercial-style kitchen, perfect for pungent cooking.
    Tiffani Sherman, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Adjective
  • Sweet, juicy tomatoes meet buttery avocado, peppery arugula, and a zingy lemon vinaigrette in this refreshingly easy summer salad recipe.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
  • The citrus notes are powerful and sharp; Joseph tasted calamansi and lemon zest, Kelsey tasted zingy lime, editorial operations manager Kate Kassin mentioned aromas of orange peel.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
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“Zestful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zestful. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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