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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 Olive oil and lemon juice form a simple dressing that keeps everything bright and tangy while the salty cheese adds a briny bite.—Martha Stewart, 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 Both are delightfully tangy and ultra-creamy.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tangy