Examples of tangy in a Sentence
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Joining it is newcomer Prickly Ever After Rita, a margarita that leans into contrast by mixing tequila, citrus, and prickly pear for a balance of sweet and tangy, per a press release.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 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, 5 Jan. 2026
Slide into a booth and prepare for your taste buds to dance over crusty rosemary and focaccia shellacked with tomato and sea urchin butter, and flaky halibut adorned with marigolds and tangy mushrooms.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
From fun, quirky dips to sweet, tangy cake frostings and cheesecakes to cheesy sausage balls, cream cheese runs the gamut from sweet to savory Southern recipes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 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, 5 Jan. 2026
Slide into a booth and prepare for your taste buds to dance over crusty rosemary and focaccia shellacked with tomato and sea urchin butter, and flaky halibut adorned with marigolds and tangy mushrooms.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
From fun, quirky dips to sweet, tangy cake frostings and cheesecakes to cheesy sausage balls, cream cheese runs the gamut from sweet to savory Southern recipes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 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 8 Jan. 2026.
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