as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Recent Examples of tangy
And don’t worry, sharp cheddar cheese comes to the party, too, adding its welcome tangy nuttiness.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Creamy, tangy, and surprisingly high in protein, this dill dip makes snack time or a happy hour board instantly more satisfying.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
Both works, with aptly tangy orchestrations, got splendid performances, with particularly fine solos from principals Alexander Kerr (violin), Gregory Raden (clarinet) and James Romeo (piccolo).
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Creamy, tangy, and surprisingly high in protein, this dill dip makes snack time or a happy hour board instantly more satisfying.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
Both works, with aptly tangy orchestrations, got splendid performances, with particularly fine solos from principals Alexander Kerr (violin), Gregory Raden (clarinet) and James Romeo (piccolo).
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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Then there’s upscale Mexican restaurant El Molino, with its spicy twist on local Baja California cuisine, and Farina e Olio, an oceanfront Italian trattoria serving melt-in-your-mouth ravioli and life-altering desserts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The red king, which is a spicy version of their pork broth ramen, was worth the years of anticipation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The classroom was very hot and had a foul odor, a thick, pungent coal smell that we had been told to associate with freedom.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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From the sweet and pungent Cipolla Rossa di Tropea festival in Ricadi to chestnut fairs in the mountains, these gatherings are a lively, delicious way to connect with the region’s culture and flavors.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their first round consisted of the Dove, a delicious spin on a whiskey sour, made with plum, five spice, and Armagnac, and the Kuniyoshi, a sharp mix of mezcal, shochu, vermouth, and pineapple.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Amid all the excitement, Jin, Jimin, and V stop by Vogue’s kitchen to cook up a delicious dinner for Now Serving, a video series in which celebrities make their favorite dishes.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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