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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
Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
There’s a slight tang, with a distinct, earthy, malty flavor.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
That balanced malleability is due to the fact that, instead of a full tang (a blade that runs the full length of the hand), the knife’s hollow ergonomic handle is filled with just enough sand to perfectly offset the weight of the knife blade.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
This knife is made of stainless steel and has a full tang.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
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While general nostalgia tends to lean more positive emotionally, anticipatory nostalgia has more of a bittersweet tang.
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
There’s a slight tang, with a distinct, earthy, malty flavor.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
That balanced malleability is due to the fact that, instead of a full tang (a blade that runs the full length of the hand), the knife’s hollow ergonomic handle is filled with just enough sand to perfectly offset the weight of the knife blade.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
This knife is made of stainless steel and has a full tang.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
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Scientists sought hints about how our solar system came to be—and about the origin of one class of molecules in particular.Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another Wordle puzzle will be released on Monday and Newsweek will be back with another round of hints and tips.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The sweet palate bursts with flavors of honey, sherry raisins, baking spice, and dates, leading to a glorious finish of stand-out complexity.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The tenders come with the choice of 11 signature sauces — in a nod to the flagship’s famous 11 herbs and spices in its chicken coating.Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Although this list will feature plenty of automation technology to help speed up internal processes and ensure prompt payment to suppliers, there remains no better way to maintain a healthy B2B relationship between your business and suppliers than through maintaining that all-important human touch.Dmytro Spilka, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And so that part of it is great to stay in touch with who the up-and-comers are, and what music is doing and all that stuff.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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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
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Metro Boomin’s clanging trap beat guides their flows, shifting from icy and spartan to lush and dreamy and back.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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There are all sorts of weird noises coming from the lake — like, clanging sounds — and Paris’s dog keeps barking at it for no reason.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a way though, glimmers are also a type of a trigger but one that releases good vibes.Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 19 Dec. 2024
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But even though 2024 was a tough year for restaurant owners, there are glimmers of hope heading into 2025.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
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Season the risotto with lemon juice and salt, divide between four bowls, scatter over the reserved sprouts, scatter with lemon zest, and serve.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Strain into tumblers or coupes, sprinkle with the grated zest of a clementine and place clementine segments at the edge of the glasses.Adrienne Wyper, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Trump and Panamanian president clash Trump first seemed to suggest the United States should take over the Panama Canal in a TruthSocial post on December 21.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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But sources said Idol and Donatella Versace have often clashed over the strategy for the brand, further fueling the speculation over the designer’s contract renewal.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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