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
In contrast, faux sourdough may have a long ingredient list, including commercial or baker's yeast (for leavening) and tangy ingredients (like vinegar or acetic acid).
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Aleppo pepper is a fruity, tangy, and mild chile.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
The fermentation process not only gives sourdough its signature tangy flavor and slightly chewy texture, but also makes the bread more blood-sugar-friendly.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tangy
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Aleppo pepper is a fruity, tangy, and mild chile.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
The fermentation process not only gives sourdough its signature tangy flavor and slightly chewy texture, but also makes the bread more blood-sugar-friendly.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tangy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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This sweet and spicy guacamole contains chunks of golden mango mixed with a combination of jalapeño peppers and habanero pepper purée, plus onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and, of course, Hass variety avocados.
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Even the sweet-and-spicy combinations showing up on menus this summer usually start with a base of garlic or ginger.
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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.
Adjective
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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