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Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025 These tangy berries deserve more respect.—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025 For a sharper, tangier apple flavor, use Granny Smith.—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 At River Roots, Paul takes those fist-sized biscuits and uses them to sandwich tender smoked chicken thighs from Parts & Labor catering and tangy, peppery Alabama white sauce.—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tangy
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