How to Use tangy in a Sentence

tangy

adjective

• The tangy sour cream added at the end brings it over the top.
  — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
• The sweetness of the onions plays well with the tangy sauce and cheese.
  — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2018
• The meat is then deep-fried and glazed with a tangy sauce.
  — Emma Balter, Chron, 11 Aug. 2022
• The tangy flavor of the pickles helps cut through the richness of the cheese.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
• Some green apples add a sweet and tangy touch to the nose.
  — Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 29 June 2022
• The tangy sauce shines through despite the thick crust.
  — cleveland, 26 Dec. 2020
• The wood smoke mixed with the beach smells to make a tangy perfume.
  — Beth Thames, AL.com, 12 July 2017
• This maple glaze solves that problem and adds a sweet and tangy sauce to the dish.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
• The sauce burst with a tangy, acidic taste and a pleasant kick of spice.
  — Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
• The crispy skin, the tangy sauce, and the fluffy rice combine to make an ideal meal on the go.
  — Elize Diop and Brad Johnson, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2022
• The larb should be tangy, salty, and a little spicy (like me).
  — Karla Cripps, CNN, 14 Apr. 2021
• This aged white cheese is salty, tangy and quite crumbly.
  — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 3 June 2020
• Nothing adds to a recipe like the tangy bite of creamy goat cheese.
  — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 July 2024
• In the bowl, the cabbage is tangy, with a subtle hint of fruit.
  — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 3 June 2020
• Tame the heat from the spicy beef with a drizzle of tangy yogurt.
  — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 13 Feb. 2018
• Sweet and tangy, or sweet and savory, or sweet and spicy.
  — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 17 Sep. 2021
• The sweet and tangy sauce is the perfect complement to a mix of hearty beans.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2023
• The sauce adds a nice tangy touch, and it’s cooked to perfection.
  — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
• Sour cream: Added to the mashed potatoes for a creamy, tangy flavor.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
• Pickles, rings of onion, and a spread of a tangy mustard knife through the salt and smoke.
  — Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 6 Nov. 2020
• These onions, which are a cinch to make, are a tangy staple in my house.
  — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2019
• From the best biscuits to tangy, saucy coleslaw, these terms became one-in-the-same.
  — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
• The tangy flavor of the yogurt pairs well with the sweet lemon filling.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
• The hot, melty, tangy stack is served atop crispy potato tots.
  — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2019
• Give it a splash of tangy lemon or lime juice or kefir.
  — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
• Goji Berries Goji berries are small red fruits with a tangy-sweet flavor and a wide range of nutrients.
  — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
• Tender beef slow-cooks in a tangy-sweet balsamic sauce that's even better when spooned over polenta or mashed potatoes.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
• This is a tangy, tart, nostril-flaring jugo verde that can be modified infinitely.
  — Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
• Appetite Control Pickles have a strong and tangy flavor that can stimulate your taste buds.
  — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
• Or the sesame seed puree is blitzed with Tuscan kale and completed with tangy pomegranate molasses.
  — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026