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
My favorite was the golden mustard sauce that was tangy and not at all vinegary.
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
Get The Recipe 22 of 28 Old-Fashioned Shoofly Pie
Molasses and shortbread come together to create this tangy, crumbly pie that has a flavor unlike any other.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Among these are the Goldfish OLD BAY Seasoned Crackers, which blended 18 herbs and spices to serve as a tangy topping for seafood and other meals.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Apples can also create a refreshing salad—just toss them with some leafy greens, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
Get The Recipe 22 of 28 Old-Fashioned Shoofly Pie
Molasses and shortbread come together to create this tangy, crumbly pie that has a flavor unlike any other.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Among these are the Goldfish OLD BAY Seasoned Crackers, which blended 18 herbs and spices to serve as a tangy topping for seafood and other meals.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Apples can also create a refreshing salad—just toss them with some leafy greens, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
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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
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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
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The more the soil dries out, the more pungent flavor the turnips will take on.Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
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Some of the most common ingredients include: Ginger: The root of this pungent plant contains compounds called gingerols, which are known for their digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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The bottom line: The most expensive Senate race in the nation this year could have been delicious.Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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