How to Use tangy in a Sentence

tangy

adjective
  • The meat is then deep-fried and glazed with a tangy sauce.
    Emma Balter, Chron, 11 Aug. 2022
  • The tangy flavor of the pickles helps cut through the richness of the cheese.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Some green apples add a sweet and tangy touch to the nose.
    Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 29 June 2022
  • The tangy sauce shines through despite the thick crust.
    cleveland, 26 Dec. 2020
  • This maple glaze solves that problem and adds a sweet and tangy sauce to the dish.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
  • The crispy skin, the tangy sauce, and the fluffy rice combine to make an ideal meal on the go.
    Elize Diop and Brad Johnson, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2022
  • The larb should be tangy, salty, and a little spicy (like me).
    Karla Cripps, CNN, 14 Apr. 2021
  • This aged white cheese is salty, tangy and quite crumbly.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 3 June 2020
  • Nothing adds to a recipe like the tangy bite of creamy goat cheese.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 July 2024
  • In the bowl, the cabbage is tangy, with a subtle hint of fruit.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 3 June 2020
  • Sweet and tangy, or sweet and savory, or sweet and spicy.
    Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 17 Sep. 2021
  • The sweet and tangy sauce is the perfect complement to a mix of hearty beans.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Sour cream: Added to the mashed potatoes for a creamy, tangy flavor.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Pickles, rings of onion, and a spread of a tangy mustard knife through the salt and smoke.
    Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 6 Nov. 2020
  • These onions, which are a cinch to make, are a tangy staple in my house.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2019
  • From the best biscuits to tangy, saucy coleslaw, these terms became one-in-the-same.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The hot, melty, tangy stack is served atop crispy potato tots.
    Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Give it a splash of tangy lemon or lime juice or kefir.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
  • Two sauces - the one drizzled atop the pork, sweet/sticky, the other, on the side, tangy/peppery.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2020
  • The result is a balanced flavor of sweet and tangy with a fiery kick.
    Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The combo of a crisp gluten-free crust and tangy lime filling is sure to put a jig in your step.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The tangy, spicy, meaty wings served with herb-y fries have been sought-after for decades.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Instead, the dark, sticky cloves taste sweet, tangy and full of fruity flavor.
    Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2020
  • These chewy worms are coated with a blend of sweet and tangy sugar.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The meat is spiced with allspice, cinnamon and mint, and the sauce is rich, tangy and sweet.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The brisket is chopped for all to see, then doused in a sweet and tangy sauce and doled out for sandwiches.
    Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Mustard by its very nature falls on the tangy and acidic side of the spectrum.
    Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2021
  • The tangy goat cheese paired with the sweet and salty candied bacon and dates is a match made in heaven.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Tequila, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice, cream of coconut, and a splash of lime combine for a tangy yet smooth cocktail.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
  • No dipping sauce is required, but the Bayou Buffalo is pretty tangy.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024

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