as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Recent Examples of tangy
Raley’s Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce Generous-sized chunks in tangy, flavorful sauce make for a well balanced bite.
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Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Fridays by Tab – Her Business has a more tangy floral aroma for women.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
Greek yogurt is tangier than cottage cheese, which has a milder but saltier taste.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
With its subtle cherry flavor, the foam adds just the right amount of fruitiness to the chai base, resulting in a refreshingly tangy and sweet drink.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Fridays by Tab – Her Business has a more tangy floral aroma for women.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
Greek yogurt is tangier than cottage cheese, which has a milder but saltier taste.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
With its subtle cherry flavor, the foam adds just the right amount of fruitiness to the chai base, resulting in a refreshingly tangy and sweet drink.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
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These wines are big, bold, and spicy, often with rich blackberry and dark chocolate flavors.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Grounded by spicy fennel and velvety musks, this unisex cologne boasts impressively long wear, yet is refreshing and light enough to wear on a super humid day.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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This nachos recipe is inspired by that fan-favorite meal and loaded with queso, spiced beef, cilantro-lime rice, pungent Cotija, and fresh pico all atop a bed of crispy tortilla chips.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, increase the brew time for a more pungent taste and more components like theanine.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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Get The Recipe 11 of 32 Frozen Lemonade Pie Transform lackluster lemonade concentrate into a delicious frozen treat with this no-bake recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Paired with freshly baked bread and local cheeses, this sensory journey provides a delicious interlude before returning to the wheel.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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