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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
salty language that earned the movie an R rating
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as in savoury
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a salty, insightful analysis of male-female relationships
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Recent Examples of salty
Find this sweet, salty and nutty treat inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar at Ultimate Confections.
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Roughly 80 miles south of Miami and 80 miles north of Key West, Islamorada offers the perfect blend of Old Florida charm and salty barefoot luxury—no high-rises, no big-box stores, just freshly caught fish, breezy galleries, and the healing rhythm of the sea.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Another favorite of Fazio’s, these salty packets serve up 1000mg of sodium as well as magnesium and potassium.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
For those who live in a coastal town, look for paints that resist salty air and corrosion.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Roughly 80 miles south of Miami and 80 miles north of Key West, Islamorada offers the perfect blend of Old Florida charm and salty barefoot luxury—no high-rises, no big-box stores, just freshly caught fish, breezy galleries, and the healing rhythm of the sea.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Another favorite of Fazio’s, these salty packets serve up 1000mg of sodium as well as magnesium and potassium.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
For those who live in a coastal town, look for paints that resist salty air and corrosion.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
Adjective
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Lauren's house was wiped clean of all physical evidence, right down to stray hairs in her drain, which is really salt in the wound.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The only seasonings in this corn casserole are salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.—
Robin Miller,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Aug. 2024
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But now this metropolis of some 2 million people has more and more options for later in the day, ranging from an intimate dining counter where a local chef nerds out about indigenous ingredients to a sleek izakaya bar where the city’s scene-seeking gastronomes gather for spicy tuna hand rolls.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Guests can choose traditional, sweet and spicy, buffalo, ranch, or lemon pepper.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If a user happens to make one comment that is suggestive of exhibiting mental fragility, the AI has to be computationally cautious in suddenly leaping to a conclusion that the person possesses mental fragility.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The researchers manually sifted through the AI hits, filtering for properties suggestive of drug-likeness and synthetic feasibility.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This leads us back to the Tall as a Tree and Twice as Shady, a drink on the opening menu of Three Dots and a Dash that’s as good an example as any of McGee’s tiki sensibilities—unexpected and delicious, creative and precise.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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These copycat Auntie Anne’s style soft pretzels are fresh, buttery, and just as delicious—minus the mall lines.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The flower is expected to bloom over the coming week, and once in full bloom will emit its pungent odor for only 48 hours.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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In addition to security concerns, Sun Fresh spent a significant amount of time and resources working to locate a pungent sewage smell many customers complained about.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Try savory cuisine such as turkey legs, burgers and pulled pork.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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The sweet and savory combo will roll out nationwide starting in September while supplies last.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Ghost Pepper rub brings fiery Louisiana spices with ghost pepper heat, while Lemon Pepper offers a zesty, citrusy twist.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The finish is long and zesty with lingering notes of rye spices, caramel and seasoned oak.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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His piquant style of writing in the unfinished tell-all feels like dropping into a gossip circle in the most glamorous (and cutting) powder room on the planet.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
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Within an hour of arriving, a familiar, piquant aroma wafted from the kitchen.—
Cleyvis Natera,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 July 2025
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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