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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
Though Europa is slightly smaller than Earth’s own moon and barely one-quarter the diameter of Earth, beneath its cracked, ridged surface is a vast salty ocean that could be up to 100 miles deep – or twice the size of Earth’s own oceans combined.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Liv Tyler keeps her Talika patches in the fridge and plucks them out after a flight or a particularly salty meal.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
The seawater is not just salty but also teeming with coastal flora and fauna that must be killed using harsh chemicals.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The fresh recommendations build on existing evidence that foods like red meat, and the overconsumption of salty and sugary foods, can be linked to health risks.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Liv Tyler keeps her Talika patches in the fridge and plucks them out after a flight or a particularly salty meal.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
The seawater is not just salty but also teeming with coastal flora and fauna that must be killed using harsh chemicals.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The fresh recommendations build on existing evidence that foods like red meat, and the overconsumption of salty and sugary foods, can be linked to health risks.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Dec. 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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North Carolina has its own hot and spicy chicken, made famous at a restaurant in Salisbury.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Then there are the darker, spicier vanillas, with hints of tobacco or amber, offering a more sultry, sophisticated vibe.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Police say the man kept asking the girl suggestive questions, asked for photographs and sent some of himself.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their spinsterhood took on an ominous cast, their celibacy no longer evidence of pure, Christian love, but now suggestive of physical, emotional, and intellectual degeneracy.Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
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Such a delicious entrée-dessert combination was laid out earlier this month in Singapore, at a soiree sponsored by Variety, the Spain Audiovisual Hub and ICEX SPAIN, which is an agency of the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business with an office at the Embassy of Spain in Singapore.Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Adult Digs There are some really great bars with delicious libations on hand, including mocktails for those who appreciate a dry drink.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Garlic Known for its pungent taste and odor, garlic is a popular ingredient in many cuisines.Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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In the herb's fresh form, bay leaves taste bitter and pungent, but when dried, the herb has a more aromatic flavor, similar to thyme and oregano.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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Buy: Divine Chocolate Milk Chocolate Lovers Gift Box, $39.99 Peanut Butter Chocolate Gift Box Who doesn't love the indulgent combination of creamy chocolate and savory peanut butter?Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The final cookie is super cheesy and savory with a perfect amount of sweetness from the powdered sugar and heat from pepper jelly.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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Finally, look for the Peppermint Stick Porter, which blends dark chocolate rich and fruitiness with a zesty peppermint kick.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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It's got the warm and comforting feel of traditional chicken soup recipes, but with a fresh and zesty flavor profile that is just what the doctor ordered.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Right Word is not so much to be consulted as to be read and savored by those who remember the early days of NR and the piquant personality behind it.William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 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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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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