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
Cost: $22 Six-word review: Hearty masa, tangy squash, flavorful hummus.
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Also stuffed in the tortilla: feta crumbles, tangy cucumber dressing, spring mix and tomatoes.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Perfect for sipping with a winter cheese plate as the wine’s fruit will complement tangy blue cheese and seasonal fruits like, pear, fig, and pomegranate.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Today, this tangy beverage is made by combining lactic acid bacteria with nonfat or low-fat milk.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Also stuffed in the tortilla: feta crumbles, tangy cucumber dressing, spring mix and tomatoes.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Perfect for sipping with a winter cheese plate as the wine’s fruit will complement tangy blue cheese and seasonal fruits like, pear, fig, and pomegranate.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Today, this tangy beverage is made by combining lactic acid bacteria with nonfat or low-fat milk.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
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The finish is long and sweet, with lingering fruity and spicy notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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They are known for serving Sichuan, a specific type of Chinese cuisine that is hot and spicy.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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The base of the sauce is mustard, but the aioli cuts through its tangy, pungent flavor to create a balanced dijonnaise.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Thailand’s vibrant capital offers a sensory overload of bright colors, pungent odors, eye-popping structures and streets teeming with cars, tuk-tuks and food vendors.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The festival, held at History San José every June, honors the contributions of the Portuguese-American community while offering a taste of the homeland through delicious food, traditional music and lively folk dances.—
Brittany Delay,
The Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2025
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That’s why the Bon Appétit team recently indulged in a refried bean taste-off to determine the most delicious brand on the market.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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