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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 delicious
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
The sweetest, er, saltiest, part?
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Fog often blankets these mountaintop vineyards, and the salty scent of the Pacific hovers over the vines, imparting complex notes of the sea.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fried rice took on a soul-food-like quality, with more assertive, saltier flavors than its Cantonese predecessor.
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Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Fog often blankets these mountaintop vineyards, and the salty scent of the Pacific hovers over the vines, imparting complex notes of the sea.
—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fried rice took on a soul-food-like quality, with more assertive, saltier flavors than its Cantonese predecessor.
—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
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Why Baking Soda Works on Weeds The reason baking soda is effective in killing weeds is that one of its major ingredients is salt.
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Star jasmine is moderately salt tolerant but not cold hardy.
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Wild Arugula While standard arugula may be part of many reasonably priced salad mixes, the deliciously spicy, dainty wild arugula fetches premium prices of $4 to $6 for a 5-ounce bunch.
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Modales leans into cold-hardy grapes varieties like blaufränkisch, the spicy Austrian red variety that has become a favorite by-the-glass pour at Ox Bar.
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Cherry trees showcase beautiful blooms in the spring and produce delicious fruit in late spring and early summer.
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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One of Smarty Pants’ buttons has a poop symbol on it, and there a couple of suggestive turns of phrase.
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The messages between Johnson and Duffey in 2024 revealed that the two men used suggestive language.
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.
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Specifically, this is jiángxiāng baijiu, a designation referring to its particular aroma and flavor, which is said to be very savory.
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Others skip the consumer and sell those profiles to advertisers, researchers, or less savory customers, such as identity thieves.
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Available in black, white, olive green, and a zesty chartreuse hue with subtle floral stitching, the tote is an ideal companion for work commutes, travel days, beach outings, and even as a diaper bag alternative.
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Made with a base of sparkling wine and zesty Valencia orange juice, this effervescent wine is bright, dry, and refreshing.
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When prepared with skill, shrimp can be tender and sweet, perfect for dipping in tangy, piquant cocktail sauce.
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The piquant dish is lacquered with strawberry-guajillo barbecue sauce, while a punchy coleslaw with Fresno chile vinaigrette rounds things out.
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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