Examples of tangy in a Sentence
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Lactic acid bacteria in kefir grains produce β-galactosidase, which helps break down lactose into lactic acid, making kefir slightly tangy.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 May 2026
The lip balm, on the other hand, blends cocoa butter, coconut oil and shea butter, offering a nourishing — albeit tangy — formula.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Many editors described the taste as tangy and not very chocolatey.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Fragrant Thai basil, briny fish sauce, and tangy tamarind anchor rotating menus that nudge diners to dive deeper into the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
—Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 May 2026
The lip balm, on the other hand, blends cocoa butter, coconut oil and shea butter, offering a nourishing — albeit tangy — formula.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Many editors described the taste as tangy and not very chocolatey.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Fragrant Thai basil, briny fish sauce, and tangy tamarind anchor rotating menus that nudge diners to dive deeper into the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
—Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tangy
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangy. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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