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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
Because some of the components in this recipe are very salty, choose unsalted beef broth for this recipe.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
The matchup features a pair of D-I tight ends in Erie’s Gabe Sema (Northern Arizona) and Mullen’s Mason Bonner (Michigan), as well as Oregon State commit Braylon Toliver (670 rush yards) going up against a salty Mullen defense headlined by future FBS edge rusher Troy Mailo.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
While Wade is partial to Bird Island Oysters from South Carolina, the mignonette works well with any briny, salty oyster.
—Derick Wade, Saveur, 15 Oct. 2025
Avoid overly salty or processed options.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
The matchup features a pair of D-I tight ends in Erie’s Gabe Sema (Northern Arizona) and Mullen’s Mason Bonner (Michigan), as well as Oregon State commit Braylon Toliver (670 rush yards) going up against a salty Mullen defense headlined by future FBS edge rusher Troy Mailo.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
While Wade is partial to Bird Island Oysters from South Carolina, the mignonette works well with any briny, salty oyster.
—Derick Wade, Saveur, 15 Oct. 2025
Avoid overly salty or processed options.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
Adjective
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Star jasmine is moderately salt tolerant but not cold hardy.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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The only edible thing in that Airbnb is salt.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Glade Plug-In Apple Cinnamon Refills, 5-Pack This fragrance is a little sweet, a little spicy, and 100 percent comforting — definitely not your typical overpowering air freshener.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rally’s is launching two new spicy Western-style burgers in California.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But as multiple advertising world sources note, Apple has hired its fair share of TV and streaming video veterans over the past couple of years, which, when combined with this newfound desire to cut deals to expand Apple TV’s reach, is certainly suggestive of broader ambitions.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Competing in a new space The upcoming feature puts OpenAI in direct competition with Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot, which has leaned into suggestive and anime-style interactions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Give your slow-cooker the night off because this fan-favorite chili relies on the Instant Pot for a quick and delicious option.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The local food scene has been heating up with dozens of delicious Indian restaurants.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To be going home to Sunday dinner at one o’clock, sweat socks pungent from twenty-one innings of softball, underwear athletically gamy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Spices like cinnamon or nutmeg typically work best for sweet dishes, while cloves or other types of spice blends usually pair best with more pungent, savory ones.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The smoky-sweet sauce on the tender pulled brisket beautifully balances the creamy, savory macaroni and cheese.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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From savory chili to a decadent tiramisu, here are 7 ways to make the most of Autumn’s best flavor.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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According to information obtained by PEOPLE, Retro Diet Coke Lime is returning to shelves nationwide, with its signature zesty lime kick that first won hearts before being discontinued in 2018.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The tequila daisy cocktail, served in a clay cantarito cup smudged with sumac salt, is piquant with ancho verde, mellowed with summer strawberry.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 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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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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