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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
salty language that earned the movie an R rating
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as in savoury
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a salty, insightful analysis of male-female relationships
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Recent Examples of salty
Famous for its tangy, sour, and slightly salty taste, sauerkraut has long been noted for being both nutritious and healthy, having been tied to a host of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-carcinogenic activities.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Limit High-Sugar Foods If possible, limit foods that are overly sweet or salty.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
These minerals vary depending on the spring, giving sparkling water its distinctive taste profiles—from softly bubbly and subtly salty to bracingly effervescent with a sharp minerality.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Taste again and season with more salt (easy on the salt, as the bacon and cheese are both salty) and black pepper, as desired.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Limit High-Sugar Foods If possible, limit foods that are overly sweet or salty.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
These minerals vary depending on the spring, giving sparkling water its distinctive taste profiles—from softly bubbly and subtly salty to bracingly effervescent with a sharp minerality.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Taste again and season with more salt (easy on the salt, as the bacon and cheese are both salty) and black pepper, as desired.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
Adjective
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Lauren's house was wiped clean of all physical evidence, right down to stray hairs in her drain, which is really salt in the wound.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The only seasonings in this corn casserole are salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.—
Robin Miller,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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The admirable Kentucky Freedom Run Farm provides the fine, flavorful lamb for a slow braising and sided with a spicy tomato jam risotto, coriander, mint-and-pistachio gremolata and the reduction of the meat’s juices.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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His agenda for a perfect day in L.A. includes a boat party, an ice bath and the most glorious spicy shrimp in town.—
Michelle Woo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This revelation tempers the expectations of a Dynasty revival despite the suggestive interactions and Hammerstone's social media activity.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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The conversation even turned a bit suggestive toward the end of the episode, when Chung pulled out a series of questions from a jar to ask her husband.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Roasting transforms pungent, sharp and crunchy radishes into a mellow, nutty and slightly sweet juicy side dish.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
15 Apr. 2025
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Then amplify that based on a steady diet of some kind of pungent food.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Active Time: 50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 A plate of cowboy meatballs delivers smoky, savory beef-and-bacon meatballs that have been simmered in a sweet, tangy, and spicy chipotle sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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These are one of Puglia’s iconic recipes and street foods: savory fresh pork meatballs stuffed with cheese and pepper.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.—
Rob Kyff,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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With the acidic marinara, zesty pesto, and little chunks of mozzarella, this hotdog hit all the markers of the tie-dye pie from Rubirosa.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But none of these things feels piquant in this production.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2025
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In addition to an extended flowering season and piquant fragrance, catmints attract lots of pollinators and deter deer.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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