punchy

Example Sentences

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Don’t miss the batata harra, crispy spiced potatoes served with toum, a punchy garlic-and-lemon dip that’s so good you’ll need to take a container home.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The punchy Korean lyrics that spoke to young people's frustrations, pressures and dreams resonated with fans trying to make it through highly competitive and exhausting lives.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The show is punchy but generally upbeat about technology and the people who make it.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

A punchy musk, stronger than the perfume in the magazines.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds