Examples of tangy in a Sentence
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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The sauce was bright and citrusy, clinging to tender pieces of chicken with just the right balance of sweet and tangy.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The fresh lemons add a citrus taste that bakes with a tangy buttermilk for a light and bright cake ideal for an afternoon of sunning and socializing.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
And the Bacon & Cheese Slider features the same beef patty with bacon, melted American cheese and tangy burger aioli.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
One chutney brand alone, Veer, offers about a dozen intriguing varieties — including a tangy Bhel Puri for snacks, two types of mango (Alphonso, Kaccha), Manchurian (which always means spicy), a minty Pudina, Tangy Tomato and both Sweet Garlic and Spicy Garlic.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The fresh lemons add a citrus taste that bakes with a tangy buttermilk for a light and bright cake ideal for an afternoon of sunning and socializing.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
And the Bacon & Cheese Slider features the same beef patty with bacon, melted American cheese and tangy burger aioli.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
One chutney brand alone, Veer, offers about a dozen intriguing varieties — including a tangy Bhel Puri for snacks, two types of mango (Alphonso, Kaccha), Manchurian (which always means spicy), a minty Pudina, Tangy Tomato and both Sweet Garlic and Spicy Garlic.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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