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
Also my wife’s homemade pasta rolls stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, then baked on a bed of tangy tomato sauce and buttery bechamel.
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Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Sherry and mushrooms are often paired for a reason as the combination delivers a balance of earthy, savory, sweet and slightly tangy flavors.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The soup is treasured for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Expect more packages of tangy gummies, riding off a meteoric high last year.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
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Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Sherry and mushrooms are often paired for a reason as the combination delivers a balance of earthy, savory, sweet and slightly tangy flavors.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The soup is treasured for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Expect more packages of tangy gummies, riding off a meteoric high last year.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tangy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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Eragon has a different approach altogether with its spicy amber profile.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dishes include banana bread pudding or spinach frittata with goat's cheese for breakfast and pork shoulder with figs, or Orecchiette with spicy vodka sauce for lunch and dinner.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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To keep pungent grease smells at bay, plan to thoroughly clean your range hood, specifically the vent, every 3 to 6 months.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some even suggested delicious baking uses for the new treats.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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