zing

Example Sentences

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‘There is nothing fresh or original here, no wit or zing, no pressure on language or form or voice or thought.’

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The finished dumpling — which can be enjoyed as a quick snack or meal — is deliciously pillowy and spicy with a hint of zing.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

The real zing comes from her addition of toasted and crushed Sichuan peppercorns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

After recovering from a serious hip injury, Breach has rediscovered her pinball zing.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

She didn’t speak directly to Jesse, but she gave him a look with those blue eyes of hers that made him zing like one of the strings she was strumming.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson