provocativeness

noun

Definition of provocativenessnext
as in zest

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provocativeness
  1. zest
  2. piquancy
  3. pungency
  4. zing
  5. excitement
  6. stimulus
  7. thrill
  8. tang
Noun
  • Don't skip the cream cheese frosting, which is flavored with orange zest and vanilla.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Pies and cakes are 9 inches and serve six to eight (apple, pumpkin, pecan, or French silk pie, or an almond cake with orange zest and fresh cranberries).
    Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of zest
Noun
  • The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
  • While there are pops of piquancy in Landon’s script, her direction and the performances (with the exception of Woodard) fail to inspire much more than a shrug.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Definition of piquancy
Noun
  • One of those is to impart bite: Sour-style cocktails need acid, and most of the Western world defaults to citrus thanks to its affordability, ample pungency, and mild flavor.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Not long ago, the residents of Gowanus, in Brooklyn, began to notice that the smell of their canal, known for its unpleasant odor since the Gilded Age, had reached a new level of pungency.
    Jake Offenhartz, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
Definition of pungency
Noun
  • Notes of patchouli add a hint of spice, lemon a fresh zing, cassis (aka a blackcurrant-like fruit) adds fruitiness, and sandalwood and Ambroxan a woody base to ground everything together.
    Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Think chartreuse, a zing of hot pink, and even canary yellow.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of zing
Noun
  • The postponement, however, didn’t dampen the excitement.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Gaga shared her excitement about performing at Coachella in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • November’s China Brief from McKinsey & Company highlights a number of low-level indicators (from economic stimulus measures to property transactions) that show consumption has gained some momentum in recent months.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you? 5 ways to tackle your credit card debt before the holidays Want to have your credit card debt forgiven?
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • As a portrait of young revolutionaries, Say Nothing crackles with the thrill and romance of committing one’s life to an armed cause.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Longtime opera fans as well as first-time audiences are drawn to the thrill of these enduring works.
    Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of thrill
Noun
  • Sour cream: Adds creaminess and a slight tang to the mashed potatoes.
    Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Mayonnaise: Brings a creamy tang to the base of the lemony sauce.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of tang
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