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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
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
The homemade Buttermilk-Parmesan dressing provides the perfect tang to balance the smoky bacon and buttery croutons.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
While general nostalgia tends to lean more positive emotionally, anticipatory nostalgia has more of a bittersweet tang.
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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
The homemade Buttermilk-Parmesan dressing provides the perfect tang to balance the smoky bacon and buttery croutons.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
While general nostalgia tends to lean more positive emotionally, anticipatory nostalgia has more of a bittersweet tang.
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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Her makeup included bold brows, a smokey eye and a hint of a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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The result is a nut butter with roasty toasty complexity and the slightest hint of natural sweetness.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
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Whole spices will hold onto their flavor and aroma for about two to four years, according to USDA.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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If red is the move, an aged Montepulciano from Abruzzo brings dark fruit and earthy charm, while a classic Rioja Crianza, with its warm spice and subtle oak, is always a safe—and seductive—bet.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images For the event, Jolie opted for her signature style of simple elegance with a boho touch, wearing a sheer beige lace dress with relaxed sleeves and V-neckline from Elie Saab’s spring 2025 collection.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Its freshness is spiked with coastal touches of marine and driftwood, while amberwood and white musk give it a second-skin coziness.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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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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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
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In the 2020 postseason, Tucker hit the left upright from 41 yards away on the opening drive and clanged the right upright from 46 yards before making a 34-yarder right before halftime of Buffalo’s 17-3 victory.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There’s one hopeful glimmer on the horizon: slim phones.—
Allison Johnson,
The Verge,
21 Jan. 2025
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Now, after years in which the situation in Syria seemed to have become stagnant, the fall of the regime, for Syrians displaced in Turkey, offered a glimmer of hope amid a precarious existence marked by everyday humiliation and occasional violence in the country of their refuge.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Our new Creole Shrimp skillets appease guests with an appetite for fresh flavors and zest this season; for those wanting something a bit more indulgent, our new OREO® Stuffed Cheesecake Pancakes, a new twist on our staple Strawberry Stuffed Cheesecake Pancakes, are sure to delight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2025
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Pete Alonso, the first baseman known for his signature power and zest for hitting home runs, has agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract to return to the New York Mets, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Wednesday.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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On board the boat, Saxon and Timothy clash with the grumpy Rick (Walton Goggins), who’s in Thailand for mysterious purposes with his younger girlfriend, the sweet, free-spirited Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood).—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Student protesters in Iran clash with authorities The demonstrations began on Friday after the death on a 19-year-old student during a robbery on the campus of the University of Tehran.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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