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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
Embrace fall flavors with this Bacon and Butternut Squash Pasta
Carbs, salty bacon and flavorful squash combine for this hearty bowl of comfort food.
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Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
But our salty habits, coupled with rising seas, pose major threats to human health, infrastructure, agriculture, and wildlife.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
And increasingly, restaurants are using its salty, silken flavor profile to punctuate their sweet treats.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Hunan cuisine, one of China’s eight great culinary traditions, is celebrated for its bold, spicy, sour, and salty flavors.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
But our salty habits, coupled with rising seas, pose major threats to human health, infrastructure, agriculture, and wildlife.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
And increasingly, restaurants are using its salty, silken flavor profile to punctuate their sweet treats.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Hunan cuisine, one of China’s eight great culinary traditions, is celebrated for its bold, spicy, sour, and salty flavors.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
Adjective
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Lauren's house was wiped clean of all physical evidence, right down to stray hairs in her drain, which is really salt in the wound.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The finish is long and flavorful, with a lingering spicy aftertaste of cinnamon and clove notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The spicy salsa and tangy cucumber salad brought out the best of the tender birria.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The conversation even turned a bit suggestive toward the end of the episode, when Chung pulled out a series of questions from a jar to ask her husband.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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At night, its luminous structure will create suggestive shadow plays on the walls of the courtyard.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Mix up your weeknight menu with this delicious copycat chicken recipe.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most industry observers will recognize the pungent whiff of AI that YouTube’s algorithm lifts under the nose, but for some, the movie commercials can be indiscernible from the real deal.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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The result was a substance with a pungent smell — an odorizer that wiped out an offending odor by creating one that was arguably even worse (think: chlorine, but several times stronger).—
Jacob Bernstein,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Imagine the rich sweetness of caramel and the texture of a firm fudge, combined with a tangy, savory edge that hints at its dairy roots.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That means food like crispy Southern fried chicken, smothered pork chops, baked mac and cheese, buttery cornbread, savory collard greens, sweet potato pie and more, the Facebook post said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Polish Cannonball delivers comfort with egg noodles, kielbasa, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a zesty herb crema.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Bears might be wise to avoid any zesty side dishes in the first round.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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The sauce is a piquant blend of tomato and vinegar that complements the pork shoulder.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Here, from the February 21, 1925, issue, are some particularly piquant reminders of shows past.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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