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Examples of tangy in a Sentence
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Studio owner Tess Cao opened the door to a private entrance, and I was greeted by by macrame wall art and the tangy smell of incense.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Or pair the chocolate cake with another frosting (like a tangy cream cheese one); or pair the chocolate frosting with another cake (like this supremely tender olive oil cake).
—Olivia Quintana, Bon Appétit, 26 Jan. 2025
Invented in 1857 by E.R. Durkee, this creamy yet tangy blend of mayonnaise and mustard still has devoted fans in certain parts of the South.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
That’s especially true of the savory-leaning Spicy Mango Fizz finished with a rim decorated in tangy Tajin.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1875, in the meaning defined above
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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