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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
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Flavor Red velvet offers a nuanced, luxurious flavor profile that entails sweet notes of vanilla balanced by a pleasant tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, all rounded out with a muted hint of cocoa.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Sour cream: Adds creaminess and a slight tang to the mashed potatoes.
—Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Mayonnaise: Brings a creamy tang to the base of the lemony sauce.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The tang of Zing Zang transports me to the crowded confines of my grandmother’s wet bar, where the adults mixed batches of Bloody Mary’s as family slowly trickled in on Christmas Day.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Flavor Red velvet offers a nuanced, luxurious flavor profile that entails sweet notes of vanilla balanced by a pleasant tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, all rounded out with a muted hint of cocoa.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Sour cream: Adds creaminess and a slight tang to the mashed potatoes.
—Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Mayonnaise: Brings a creamy tang to the base of the lemony sauce.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone, so be sure to check back with Newsweek daily for more hints, clues and answers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Featuring bright, citrusy flavors and rich spices, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable meal.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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They’re marinated in a flavorful mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic spices like oregano, marjoram, and smoked paprika.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Satin Is The Luxurious Path to Restorative Sleep Satin, with its characteristic smooth finish and gentle touch, has earned its reputation as a premium sleep surface backed by scientific validation.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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That’s not an easy read for a goaltender on the first touch of the game, and Blue Jackets starter Daniil Tarasov ended up in no-man’s-land.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
17 June 2024
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While there are pops of piquancy in Landon’s script, her direction and the performances (with the exception of Woodard) fail to inspire much more than a shrug.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2024
Verb
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First, David Pastrnak set up Geekie for a one-timer but, with much of the net at which to shoot, Geekie clanged the near post.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sam Hauser had a chance to extend that lead moments later after Tatum stole a pass and sprung him for a fast break, but his wide-open dunk attack clanged off the rim.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There is one thing to note, however, that could be a glimmer of hope.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Any hope of the U.S. team making the final in San Francisco after glimmers of a good performance — like being in third place during the final race — evaporated as the crew struggled to maintain stable flight on its frisky F50 boat.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The lid remains fixed and firm, and Marion’s enthusiasm and zest to achieve has also defined the program in short order.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Lemon zest: Adds a brightness to the scone and helps enhance the natural flavor of the blueberries.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Although the IndyCar race starts 90 minutes after the Bristol race, the events will likely clash.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since then, Angel has been clashing with Slingshot, the production company behind David, over its rights as the film’s distributor.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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