Examples of tangy in a Sentence
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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This yellowy-green syrup gets mixed with the snow to make a tangy, spicy snow cone.
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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Made with Penicillium roqueforti, Gorgonzola is characterized by its distinctive blue veining, robust, tangy flavor, and creamy texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Rather than melting, the tangy, creamy pimento cheese spread, with cheese shreds still intact, created a bright counterpoint to the charred Angus beef smash burger.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Made with Penicillium roqueforti, Gorgonzola is characterized by its distinctive blue veining, robust, tangy flavor, and creamy texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Rather than melting, the tangy, creamy pimento cheese spread, with cheese shreds still intact, created a bright counterpoint to the charred Angus beef smash burger.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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