How to Use tang in a Sentence

tang

noun

• The cream cheese swirl adds a nice tang to the bread’s sweetness.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
• Cream of tartar adds a touch of tang but keeps the cookies chewy, too.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
• Cream cheese adds a slight tang to the frosting, which is the real star of the cake.
  — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
• The new sauce blends the chain’s familiar sweet tang with spicy peppers.
  — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026
• Sour cream makes this classic cake extra moist and adds a hint of tang to every sweet bite.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
• Raisins and orange juice provide some sweet relief from the spice while adding acid and tang.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
• The tang of the beer and smokiness of the brats hold up to the bold cheddar and caraway.
  — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026
• Save the vinegar for dishes that need tang, not mirin’s rounded sweetness.
  — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
• Vinegar, sugar, and spices give these pickles their classic sweet tang.
  — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026
• This would be a great option for folks who aren't huge fans of the tang in sour cream, but love a light, zippy topping.
  — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
• The pickled papaya salad on top lends the loveliest bit of sweet tang and a little crunch.
  — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026
• Storebought dulce de leche makes this homemade brownie extra easy, while a thin layer of cream cheese adds a bit of tang.
  — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
• Crumbled feta adds a salty tang, and a touch of chile brings pops of heat that balance the salad’s citrusy notes.
  — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
• Think of it as a brighter, more fragrant take on chess pie, with the tang of buttermilk in both the flaky crust and silky filling.
  — Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
• The crust on the Margherita is covered in big, charred bubbles, with a tang that’s present, but fleeting.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
• Sherry has a nutty flavor, and balsamic vinegar adds a rich, syrupy tang to glazes.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
• Market Pantry was a hit among our editors—not too acidic, not too sweet, but balanced with the right amount of tang.
  — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
• Smooth with a little bit of tang, our editors thought this one would be good for adding to a dip or marinade for extra flavor.
  — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
• In addition to the pops of color, the leaves and flowers are edible, with a peppery tang.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
• Sour cream adds moisture and a slight tang to the cake layer, which helps to balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and peach topping.
  — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026
• Tasters kept coming back to it for its delicate balance of light and buoyant tang with creamy and decadent texture.
  — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
• Burman’s Mild and herby with a bright tang, this one was less overpowering than others.
  — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
• The tang had a tendency to work loose, and the sheath would often be less than secure, letting the knife fall out during a parachute drop.
  — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
• The kumquat shrub soda ($5) marries the citric brightness of kumquat with the tang of vinegar, brought to life with sparkling water.
  — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
• The result is spicy and luscious, the chili mix lending it an unmistakable tang of Thai red curry.
  — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
• The lemon zest and juice bring plenty of brightness, but the yogurt adds a little tang, too, that keeps the whole cake from turning cloyingly sweet.
  — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
• The result is delightfully light and crispy, with a distinct but not overwhelming sourdough tang.
  — Peter St. Onge updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
• Acidic ingredients like citrus juice, vinegar, or yogurt help tenderize the meat while adding a slight tang.
  — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
• Fresh goji berries are bittersweet with a slight tang, often described as a cross between a cranberry and a cherry.
  — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
• My sauce has a nice vinegar tang, a little bit of sweet, and a little bit of smoky flavor, followed by a really nice peppery finish.
  — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026