How to Use tang in a Sentence

tang

noun
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  • The tang of the cheese is the perfect foil for the broth, kissed with madeira.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2022
  • To close, press on the bar close to the butt of the handle to pivot it out of the tang.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Some banana and lemon with a slight tang on the palate.
    — cleveland, 5 June 2022
  • This was the brand’s first knife with a semi-full tang.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2020
  • The tang of the lemon and feta mix seamlessly with the mint.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 July 2023
  • Some knives feature a full tang, which means the blade runs all the way through the handle.
    — goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • For a creamy tang, serve the enchiladas with a dollop of sour cream.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Yogurt tames some of zhug's heat, rounding out the fiery edges with its cool tang.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appétit, 18 Aug. 2022
  • These hold, with an airy crunch and a slight tang from the addition of vinegar in the batter.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The tang of the lemon plays a soaring counterpoint to what many people (not me) think of as the gaminess of lamb.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 May 2022
  • Yogurt sauce rounds out the dish, adding a delightful tang.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The thin sourdough crust is nicely chewy and a little crispy, with a mellow tang.
    — Andy Wang, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The handle is comprised of black and green Micarta slabs attached to the tang.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Rich cream cheese keeps the dough tender and gives it a sweet tang, and more liquid prevents the dough from drying out.
    — Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The cake features buttermilk to bring a pleasant tang to the rich chocolate notes.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • The liquid itself is sweet and earthy, without the sharp tang of alcohol.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2022
  • The official tasting note described it as: Ripe, fresh green fruit on the nose with a distinctive tang on the palate.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • The path had turned to mud in the previous day’s rain, but above us the sky was bright blue, streaked with the wispiest of clouds, and the air smelled briny, with a strong sulfuric tang.
    — Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2020
  • Decadent and creamy, with the tang of ripe peaches and crisp texture of baked crumble to top it all off, this rich dessert truly has it all.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
  • And the acts of violence flavor the eroticism with a sadomasochistic tang.
    — New York Times, 13 Jan. 2021
  • The mix of light lemon and herbal flavors in a German-style pilsner pairs perfectly with the spicy tang of Pad Thai peanut noodles.
    — Erica Zazo, Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Soft-shell crabs are dusted with rice flour and deep-fried, crowned with shredded phyllo and wreathed in mesclun greens that take on the tang of their verjus sauce.
    — Washington Post, 25 May 2021
  • Add the tang from your favorite fruits to liven up your recipes this summer by grating them with a citrus zester.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 24 June 2021
  • The natural acidity of dry Sauvignon Blanc adds a tang that brightens up the sweet syrup on these pears.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Think of a spritz of lime over a coconut curry, the jolt of vinegar in a creamy dressing, or the tang from buttermilk in pancake batter.
    — Zola Gregory, Bon Appétit, 20 Jan. 2024
  • But the finished product is something special – the sweetness of the chocolate, the flake of the croissant and the tang of the sourdough work together to become more than the sum of its parts.
    — oregonlive, 20 July 2023
  • If there are leftovers (unlikely!), add a bit of rice vinegar before eating, as the dish can lose some of its tang over time.
    — Jennifer G. Wolcott, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2020
  • However, unlike mayo, greek yogurt has a tang that will affect the taste of your egg salad.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The stellar chocolate chip cookie has what almost tastes like a tang that makes each bite more delicious.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 26 Sep. 2023
  • There’s always one frozen drink on, most recently a rhubarb whiskey sour made with rhubarb simple syrup, which was easy-drinking, with a gentle tang and a kiss of lemon.
    — Washington Post, 29 June 2021

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