tang 1 of 2

noun

ˈtaŋ How to pronounce tang (audio)
Definition of tangnext
1
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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2
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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tang

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verb

as in to gong

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Recent Examples of tang
Noun
Then it all gets tossed with Parmesan for a salty tang. — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 The tang of Zing Zang transports me to the crowded confines of my grandmother’s wet bar, where the adults mixed batches of Bloody Mary’s as family slowly trickled in on Christmas Day. — Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024 Flavor Red velvet offers a nuanced, luxurious flavor profile that entails sweet notes of vanilla balanced by a pleasant tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, all rounded out with a muted hint of cocoa. — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 Sour cream: Adds creaminess and a slight tang to the mashed potatoes. — Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for tang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
  1. hint
  2. spice
  3. touch
  4. piquancy
  5. clang
  6. glimmer
  7. zest
  8. clash
Noun
  • California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle.
    — New York Times Games, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of hint
Noun
  • Or consider tossing your rice in a sweet spice blend, such as cinnamon-sugar or chai, and shower it over a Honey Fruit Salad or Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of spice
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  • With Fox sidelined - also for the year - Vassell is now getting touches and shots, and the Spurs will need to find a way to keep that going.
    — Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Household Essentials Handwoven Tray $34 $24 at Amazon Coffee table must-haves like remotes or tissue boxes don’t always look the most aesthetically pleasing, but a tray can keep these items neat and in place with a stylish touch.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of touch
Noun
  • The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of piquancy
Verb
  • First, David Pastrnak set up Geekie for a one-timer but, with much of the net at which to shoot, Geekie clanged the near post.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of clang
Noun
  • Kevin Lamarque | Reuters A glimmer of hope lingers, however, largely borne from Trump’s tendency to oscillate between more lenient and punitive positions.
    — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Democrats saw a glimmer of hope after achieving a significant upset victory in a GOP-leaning state Senate race in Pennsylvania last week.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • This zester is used more like a peeler, scraping along the surface of the citrus or other food items and removing strips of zest.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
  • In large bowl, mix brown sugar, shortening, lemon zest and egg until well combined.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of zest
Verb
  • Without this deeper awareness, feedback may unintentionally clash with someone’s cultural expectations.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Throughout 2020, Bottoms often clashed with Kemp over COVID-19 policies during the height of protests against police brutality in communities of color.
    — Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of clash

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