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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
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Just don’t forgo the citrus finish—these noodles need their tang.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
If Dan Burn’s goal and elevation to the England squad became the individual story of the weekend and Isak’s goal carried a tang of inevitability — so good, so unstoppable — then Newcastle’s midfield felt like the crux of it.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The miso ranch seeps into the egg, only recognizable as a slight tang that’s detectable in select bites.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Just don’t forgo the citrus finish—these noodles need their tang.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
If Dan Burn’s goal and elevation to the England squad became the individual story of the weekend and Isak’s goal carried a tang of inevitability — so good, so unstoppable — then Newcastle’s midfield felt like the crux of it.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Featuring a cool ranch flavor, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
Noun
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My favorite is the ham and Gouda sandwich, but my husband’s shawarma burger, coated with Middle Eastern spices, was also delicious.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Furthermore, some data suggests that the spice's rare toxicity may be linked to aberrant immune responses to curcumin, which may lead immune cells to attack the liver.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Automating the personal touch in social commerce However, while social commerce makes selling more interactive, scale still requires tech support.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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While a touch slimmer than the Champ Is Here Pants, the cropped length, technical details, and colorblocked sealed zipper give them a similar vibe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One plot point is underscored by clanging church bells that definitely don’t exist on this empty stretch of land.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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In time, Ian started laughing at other things too: stories Eve made up about a cantankerous Russian named Boris, the word debris, pots clanging, keys jangling.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Princess Anne topped the surprise style with the diamond Festoon Tiara, adding some glimmer with the sparkler she's owned since 1973.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Ramos has been a glimmer of hope offensively, although his defense has room for improvement.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The rosé notes are bright, and include summer melon and citrus zest, while the label features ribbony stripes bearing the Stella McCartney logo in a palette of red, white and rose.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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The finish is long, with layered complexity and lingering notes of oak spice and citrus zest.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Federal immigration agents and protesters clashed during raid at a California cannabis farm.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Federal, county prosecutors clash The U.S. Attorney’s Office responded with a brief statement disputing Conover’s characterization.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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