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
Grapefruit Grapefruits are large, round citrus fruits with a tangy, sweet flavor.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
The fish sauce in the dressing contrasts with the tangy sweetness of the fruit juices, while the avocado adds creaminess and the peanuts lend crunch.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Studio owner Tess Cao opened the door to a private entrance, and I was greeted by by macrame wall art and the tangy smell of incense.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Or pair the chocolate cake with another frosting (like a tangy cream cheese one); or pair the chocolate frosting with another cake (like this supremely tender olive oil cake).
—Olivia Quintana, Bon Appétit, 26 Jan. 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
The fish sauce in the dressing contrasts with the tangy sweetness of the fruit juices, while the avocado adds creaminess and the peanuts lend crunch.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Studio owner Tess Cao opened the door to a private entrance, and I was greeted by by macrame wall art and the tangy smell of incense.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Or pair the chocolate cake with another frosting (like a tangy cream cheese one); or pair the chocolate frosting with another cake (like this supremely tender olive oil cake).
—Olivia Quintana, Bon Appétit, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Some perfumes smell pink and rosy, others are amber-hued and spicy, and some smell fresh and verdant—like a whiff of pale green.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The air was thick with both anticipation and a pungent smell as visitors flocked to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden last weekend for a chance to see a rare flower bloom.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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The 2013 is a rich, intense, almost brooding wine that begs for hearty stews or (and) pungent mature cheeses.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Packed with electrolytes and nutrients, Vita Coco Coconut Water elevates smoothies by providing a delicious, functional alternative to traditional bases like dairy or juice.—
Tracy Yochum,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2025
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Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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