as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Recent Examples of tangy
Key Ingredients for Potato Skins This ingredient list is short, and everything works overtime for the savory, cheesy, and tangy flavors of this classic appetizer.
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
The tangy sour cream added at the end brings it over the top.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
Inspired by yellow and green Sriracha sauces, its tangy and sweet flavors combine with just a dash of heat to bring a bold twist to Sriracha and a satisfying crunch to every bite.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Each bite was the perfect combination of creamy vanilla pudding and tangy raspberry flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
The tangy sour cream added at the end brings it over the top.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
Inspired by yellow and green Sriracha sauces, its tangy and sweet flavors combine with just a dash of heat to bring a bold twist to Sriracha and a satisfying crunch to every bite.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Each bite was the perfect combination of creamy vanilla pudding and tangy raspberry flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
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This weekend’s electrifying showdown at the Etihad between Manchester City and Liverpool just got spicier.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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News how Shepard reacted to watching her steamy scenes with Brody, 44, in the spicy series.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The air was thick with both anticipation and a pungent smell as visitors flocked to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden last weekend for a chance to see a rare flower bloom.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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The 2013 is a rich, intense, almost brooding wine that begs for hearty stews or (and) pungent mature cheeses.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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This delicious collection also includes a silk robe, sleep mask and a set of scrunchies.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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These delicious ones simmer in a mixture of grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce for kick of heat.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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