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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
Imagine the salty lake beds of Mono Lake, the Salton Sea or Death Valley’s Badwater, but surrounded by green hills.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In many parts of the world, healthy fisheries use these unique, semi-aquatic plants that thrive in salty waters to create vital habitats for young aquatic animals.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Channel catfish rely on scent, and they are attracted to salty, sweet, and pungent aromas.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Americans are in a salty, antiestablishment state of mind.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In many parts of the world, healthy fisheries use these unique, semi-aquatic plants that thrive in salty waters to create vital habitats for young aquatic animals.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Channel catfish rely on scent, and they are attracted to salty, sweet, and pungent aromas.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Americans are in a salty, antiestablishment state of mind.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
Adjective
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Carolina cherry laurel is moderately salt tolerant and performs well in coastal landscapes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Visitors are not allowed to drink anything underground because the floors — the walls, too — are salt.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Oh My Burger in the Coachella Courtyard, with thick single or double smashburgers generously doused in a spicy special sauce with pickles and melted cheese on a croissant bun.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 2 crew had items such as sweet and sour chicken, Kona coffee with cream, butternut squash and spicy green beans.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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This simple combination of strawberries, lemon, basil, and sugar is the key to so many fruit-forward desserts, but the sweet mixture is just as delicious when enjoyed on its own.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On Chinese social media, some people said that K-pop — with its suggestive dance moves — is not appropriate for children.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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On Chinese social media, some people said that K-pop — with its suggestive dance moves — is not appropriate for children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Its leaves are considered to have the most pungent lemon flavor among all herbs.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kimchi is complex, pungent and savory.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The meatballs themselves are tender, juicy, and deeply savory.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The almond shape is the epitome of sophistication, while the zesty designs bring out the whimsy.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fresh herbs brighten it up and shine through for a hearty, flavorful, and zesty meal.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Conductors often fetishize the opening bars of this opera, their squirmy alternation of silence and piquant dissonance.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Red cabbage, carrots and Tuscan kale form the base, bound together with a piquant balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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