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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 delicious
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
Parks and Rec alum Katie Dippold’s delectable genre-bender features a sweaty Matthew Rhys, a salty Stephen Root and an exciting comedic breakout in Kate O’Flynn.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Heavy seaside fog settled above us, and the air smelled salty.
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Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Like pumpkin spice, pickle can be a seasoning, liqueur or scented candle, but its vibe is steadfastly sour and salty.
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Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Heavy seaside fog settled above us, and the air smelled salty.
—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Like pumpkin spice, pickle can be a seasoning, liqueur or scented candle, but its vibe is steadfastly sour and salty.
—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
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Why Baking Soda Works on Weeds The reason baking soda is effective in killing weeds is that one of its major ingredients is salt.
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Star jasmine is moderately salt tolerant but not cold hardy.
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This sweet and spicy guacamole contains chunks of golden mango mixed with a combination of jalapeño peppers and habanero pepper purée, plus onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and, of course, Hass variety avocados.
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Even the sweet-and-spicy combinations showing up on menus this summer usually start with a base of garlic or ginger.
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.
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One of Smarty Pants’ buttons has a poop symbol on it, and there a couple of suggestive turns of phrase.
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The messages between Johnson and Duffey in 2024 revealed that the two men used suggestive language.
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.
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There are savory and herbaceous notes of green pepper, pineapple, wet earth, and stone fruit on the palate, making this a complex and engaging sipper.
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Rose, spice, black tea and a thread of savory black cherry round out the palate.
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Each bite is filled with crunchy texture from peppers, tender chew from pasta, and a subtle build of heat from a spicy ranch vinaigrette that is zesty but manages to complement the sweet notes of the fresh veggies.
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Bring a bright burst of zesty goodness to any dessert table with these pick-me-up treats.
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When prepared with skill, shrimp can be tender and sweet, perfect for dipping in tangy, piquant cocktail sauce.
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The piquant dish is lacquered with strawberry-guajillo barbecue sauce, while a punchy coleslaw with Fresno chile vinaigrette rounds things out.
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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