as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
Lemon bars Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Salty popcorn, tangy lemon, peppery curries—any flavor profile works as a canvas.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
This light but long-lasting scent features a trio of fruity, tangy blackcurrant, light floral jasmine, and subtly woody cedarwood.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
Lemon bars Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Salty popcorn, tangy lemon, peppery curries—any flavor profile works as a canvas.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
This light but long-lasting scent features a trio of fruity, tangy blackcurrant, light floral jasmine, and subtly woody cedarwood.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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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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Garlic powder adds a soft, pungent nuance, while complementing the sweetness of the butter.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Reporting Highlights Invisible Danger: Formaldehyde, a colorless pungent gas, can cause cancer, breathing problems and reproductive harms.Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 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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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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