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

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

There’s not much comic zing in the idea that a handful of selfish families rule the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 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

She wanted her dream back, the zing of her fishing reel in her hands.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn