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as in salt
of, relating to, or containing salt salty sea water is safe to swim in, but you really shouldn't swallow it

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Recent Examples on the Web Ample coverage of a rally in Pennsylvania this week might suggest that his salty discourse has hit new lows. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 Yes, there’s a jar of Fly By Jing’s cult favorite version—at once magnificently savory, salty, and tingly—in this variety pack, along with an Xtra hot version for die-hards and three other stellar bestsellers to unlock the flavors of Sichuan cuisine. Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 And while the two personalities aren’t mutually exclusive, there’s something about the salty summer air and the $100 Lobster Cobb from Duryea’s that really makes these hosts come alive. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 Guthrie quipped, pulling out a bag of the salty snacks. Jen Juneau, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for salty 
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Adjective
  • The only seasonings in this corn casserole are salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Here, the country starts looking seriously poor—more salt scrub than sagebrush.
    Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
Adjective
  • The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Ginger liqueur is a sweet and spicy spirit made from fresh or dried ginger root, often combined with other ingredients like vanilla, citrus, or honey to balance its strong, zesty flavor.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • John Zogby Grade: C Two new polls out late this week are very suggestive.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
  • In research conducted last year by Interface and AI Forensics, the group found that users presented with a series of search suggestions most often picked the most suggestive headline available to click on.
    David Gilbert, WIRED, 16 July 2024
Adjective
  • The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Instead of Black life maimed, denuded of dignity, and degraded, each portrait that makes up I, Narcissus is a study of delicious glamour.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The more the soil dries out, the more pungent flavor the turnips will take on.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The pungent scent of the spiky fruit is mellowed by the cream, a worthy endnote that mimics the grandeur of its surroundings.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Try it with: Rittenhouse Rye, which has notes of clove and nutmeg, is a solid, approachable option that complements herbaceous and savory stuffing without clashing.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In a haven of savory goodness and booze, the bite of ooey gooey sweetness was a welcome treat.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Notes of ripe peach and lemon cream are moderated with a zesty profile of acidity and a fresh finish.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • When a film is particularly geographically piquant, a compliment soon follows that the city itself feels like a character.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
  • From morning through to evening the menu transforms throughout the day from a selection of sweet and savory patisserie, breakfast sandwiches and hearty egg dishes to rotisserie chickens, sliced to order and added to baguettes or a fresh salad with a piquant mustard dressing.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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