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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
salty language that earned the movie an R rating
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as in savoury
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a salty, insightful analysis of male-female relationships
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Recent Examples of salty
Ample coverage of a rally in Pennsylvania this week might suggest that his salty discourse has hit new lows.
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Yes, there’s a jar of Fly By Jing’s cult favorite version—at once magnificently savory, salty, and tingly—in this variety pack, along with an Xtra hot version for die-hards and three other stellar bestsellers to unlock the flavors of Sichuan cuisine.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
And while the two personalities aren’t mutually exclusive, there’s something about the salty summer air and the $100 Lobster Cobb from Duryea’s that really makes these hosts come alive.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Guthrie quipped, pulling out a bag of the salty snacks.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Yes, there’s a jar of Fly By Jing’s cult favorite version—at once magnificently savory, salty, and tingly—in this variety pack, along with an Xtra hot version for die-hards and three other stellar bestsellers to unlock the flavors of Sichuan cuisine.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
And while the two personalities aren’t mutually exclusive, there’s something about the salty summer air and the $100 Lobster Cobb from Duryea’s that really makes these hosts come alive.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Guthrie quipped, pulling out a bag of the salty snacks.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
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The only seasonings in this corn casserole are salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Here, the country starts looking seriously poor—more salt scrub than sagebrush.Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
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The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Keep this zesty, herbaceous, and spicy Creole seasoning on hand for all of your favorite Creole dishes.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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John Zogby Grade: C Two new polls out late this week are very suggestive.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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In research conducted last year by Interface and AI Forensics, the group found that users presented with a series of search suggestions most often picked the most suggestive headline available to click on.David Gilbert, WIRED, 16 July 2024
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Instead of Black life maimed, denuded of dignity, and degraded, each portrait that makes up I, Narcissus is a study of delicious glamour.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The more the soil dries out, the more pungent flavor the turnips will take on.Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
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Some of the most common ingredients include: Ginger: The root of this pungent plant contains compounds called gingerols, which are known for their digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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The rich savory sweetness of roasted onions teams up with onion soup mix and everybody’s favorite casserole topping—French’s fried onions—to infuse this bird with oniony flavor from the inside out.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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That could be in a smoothie that already has a fair amount of it (say, in the form of yogurt or whole milk) or in savory dishes like tofu curry or soup.Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Notes of ripe peach and lemon cream are moderated with a zesty profile of acidity and a fresh finish.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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When a film is particularly geographically piquant, a compliment soon follows that the city itself feels like a character.Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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From morning through to evening the menu transforms throughout the day from a selection of sweet and savory patisserie, breakfast sandwiches and hearty egg dishes to rotisserie chickens, sliced to order and added to baguettes or a fresh salad with a piquant mustard dressing.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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