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
Best Frosting Philadelphia Cream Cheese Flavored Frosting Sweet and tangy, and no mixing needed!
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
Known for its tangy lemon flavor and uplifting effects, this strain thrives in the sunny days of May.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The pollo a la brasa at El Mono’s original location is the perfect combo of smoky and tangy.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Greek yogurt has an extra production step that gives it a thicker consistency and tangier taste than regular yogurt, which is milder and thinner.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
Known for its tangy lemon flavor and uplifting effects, this strain thrives in the sunny days of May.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The pollo a la brasa at El Mono’s original location is the perfect combo of smoky and tangy.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Greek yogurt has an extra production step that gives it a thicker consistency and tangier taste than regular yogurt, which is milder and thinner.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool across seven days from the end of November looks particularly spicy.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The health benefits of spicy food could not have been further from my mind.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Flowers are violet in color and can be used as garnishes, while leaves can be chopped and served as pungent seasoning in the manner of scallions and garlic greens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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Mount Dora study IDs likely source of pungent mystery smell Politics US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation The migrants disembarked with $1,000 debit cards from the U.S. government.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Coupled with a healthy diet and lifestyle, these delicious drinks can keep your gut happy, balanced, and thriving.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
23 June 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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