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
The result is a dish that packs a punch with its tangy, robust flavors.
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025
Try a piece of kielbasa, known for its earthy and slightly sweet flavor with a prominence of garlic, or a bite of mild and milky farmer’s cheese, which will leave taste buds tangy.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Dill Pickle Chickpea Salad An excellent option for a refreshingly tangy side dish for any backyard barbecue, summer potluck, or as a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Finally, travel northwest of downtown to the airport, flying off the mainland to Hawaii, where barbecue sauce is inspired by the aloha spirit resulting in a sweet, sticky, and tangy concoction.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025
Try a piece of kielbasa, known for its earthy and slightly sweet flavor with a prominence of garlic, or a bite of mild and milky farmer’s cheese, which will leave taste buds tangy.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Dill Pickle Chickpea Salad An excellent option for a refreshingly tangy side dish for any backyard barbecue, summer potluck, or as a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Finally, travel northwest of downtown to the airport, flying off the mainland to Hawaii, where barbecue sauce is inspired by the aloha spirit resulting in a sweet, sticky, and tangy concoction.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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But after its three-year hiatus, the food chain is re-releasing the sandwich, now with three versions to choose from—original, spicy and grilled.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Ginger Beer: As ever, the spicier the ginger beer, the better.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Rescuers even tried pumping a pungent banana oil down into the cave, hoping to find another viable entrance above ground.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Law enforcement has uncovered everything from cocaine hidden among bananas to heroin stashed among pungent shipments of garlic and onions.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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