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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
Embrace fall flavors with this Bacon and Butternut Squash Pasta
Carbs, salty bacon and flavorful squash combine for this hearty bowl of comfort food.
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Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
But our salty habits, coupled with rising seas, pose major threats to human health, infrastructure, agriculture, and wildlife.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
And increasingly, restaurants are using its salty, silken flavor profile to punctuate their sweet treats.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Hunan cuisine, one of China’s eight great culinary traditions, is celebrated for its bold, spicy, sour, and salty flavors.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
But our salty habits, coupled with rising seas, pose major threats to human health, infrastructure, agriculture, and wildlife.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
And increasingly, restaurants are using its salty, silken flavor profile to punctuate their sweet treats.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Hunan cuisine, one of China’s eight great culinary traditions, is celebrated for its bold, spicy, sour, and salty flavors.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 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 finish is long and flavorful, with a lingering spicy aftertaste of cinnamon and clove notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The spicy salsa and tangy cucumber salad brought out the best of the tender birria.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
9 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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Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Mix up your weeknight menu with this delicious copycat chicken recipe.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Spring Café For healthier–yet still delicious—fare, head to Spring Café for lunch.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 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
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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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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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The Polish Cannonball delivers comfort with egg noodles, kielbasa, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a zesty herb crema.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Bears might be wise to avoid any zesty side dishes in the first round.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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The sauce is a piquant blend of tomato and vinegar that complements the pork shoulder.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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