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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
Some would like spicy, sweet, salty or slightly bitter flavors.
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Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Its water is now about twice as salty as the ocean and continues to get saltier with evaporation.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Preserved anchovies are much saltier than sardines, so they’re usually eaten in smaller quantities or used to enhance other flavors.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
This is a completely new spin on the potluck classic, with a sweet and salty peanut sauce that keeps that creamy texture while giving the vegetables a boost of umami.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
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Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Its water is now about twice as salty as the ocean and continues to get saltier with evaporation.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Preserved anchovies are much saltier than sardines, so they’re usually eaten in smaller quantities or used to enhance other flavors.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
This is a completely new spin on the potluck classic, with a sweet and salty peanut sauce that keeps that creamy texture while giving the vegetables a boost of umami.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 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
Adjective
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Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool across seven days from the end of November looks particularly spicy.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The health benefits of spicy food could not have been further from my mind.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Sabrina Carpenter is barking back at the backlash surrounding her suggestive album cover.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The actor claimed that Perry began texting him over the next few months, making suggestive advances and promising to help Dixon find a job.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Coupled with a healthy diet and lifestyle, these delicious drinks can keep your gut happy, balanced, and thriving.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Flowers are violet in color and can be used as garnishes, while leaves can be chopped and served as pungent seasoning in the manner of scallions and garlic greens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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Mount Dora study IDs likely source of pungent mystery smell Politics US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation The migrants disembarked with $1,000 debit cards from the U.S. government.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Gluten-free pastries, hearty frittatas, and savory sandwiches will help fuel your day.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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Eggs Eggs are easy to digest and are a staple for baking and savory dishes, says VanHoose.—
Karla Walsh,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Berry tarts and zesty lemon cookies amplify the lemonade’s freshness without overpowering it.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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There’s much talk about preparation, experimentation and the ways that Matsuhisa broke new ground, blending zesty Peruvian ingredients with otherwise rigid Japanese cuisine.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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My favorite dish here was a piquant ceviche served with tortilla chips.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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And to think, this pitiless conquistador came to North America as a humble kitchen herb, deliberately imported by European settlers for its piquant flavor.—
Zoë Lescaze,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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