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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the young author's novel is surprisingly earnest, tackling its subject without the slightest tang of irony
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as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
there's a real tang to her poetry—it's not all sweetness and light
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Recent Examples of tang
Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
The ultimate trans-Atlantic crossover munch is in development: a sub that combines the variety of the American sub with the distinctive tang of the English umami, Marmite.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Size: 5 to 8 feet tall in a container
Care requirements: Monthly fertilizing, full sun
Raspberries have an unmistakable summer tang that's simultaneously sweet and tart.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The sausage adds a bit of heat, while the peppers and pan sauce bring a light tang that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.
—Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
The ultimate trans-Atlantic crossover munch is in development: a sub that combines the variety of the American sub with the distinctive tang of the English umami, Marmite.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Size: 5 to 8 feet tall in a container
Care requirements: Monthly fertilizing, full sun
Raspberries have an unmistakable summer tang that's simultaneously sweet and tart.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first hint of celebrity Once America became an independent nation, its hatred for the crown turned into intrigue.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Familiar drinks like lattes might contain special spices or honey; at Arwa, lattes features the outline of a camel stenciled in spices.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Doro Wat, a traditional Ethiopian chicken stew, slow cooked with berbere spices, onions, and served with injera.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Prices at the auction were gong up and up.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The supremely comfortable beds have Egyptian cotton linens, 100 percent goose-down comforters and a choice of top quality pillows, while Diptyque bathroom products add a further touch of luxury.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Noun
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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And a jicama salad is my personal favorite, balancing heat in piquancy and chill in temperature.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hathaway’s Catwoman is one of her best takes on feminine rage, juggling a sense of righteousness and nihilism that might clang unconvincingly in the hands of a different performer.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Don’t let your knives clang around in storage.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now in an interview with CNN Sports, Biles has offered a glimmer of hope to millions of fans around the world hoping to see her take to the floor for one last dance.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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To Nelson, this weakness represented a glimmer of truth.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Among other things, the team brainstormed ways to add comedic zest to a best man’s speech, a fan letter, a sermon and an apology.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Served with Catalan flatbread chips ($12), redfish Galicia, a fish brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, cooked in a sauce pan with garlic butter, baked with lemon zest.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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