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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
These satisfying bowls are heaped with silky greens, spicy lentils, jammy eggs and salty feta.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Huddled on their boat alongside his brother Roderigo as Mami’s galley approached, the inky blackness of the sea illuminated by the ghostly light of the waning moon through the salty air, Cervantes must have felt that uncertainty that marks the death of agency.
—Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
That is all well and good, but for us, its physical manifestation is wet, salty, and immediately threatening.
—Feleti Penitala Teo, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
These findings significantly advance the modeling seen in 2024 research that pointed to thawing permafrost, salty cryopeg layers and methane hydrates as possible triggers.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Huddled on their boat alongside his brother Roderigo as Mami’s galley approached, the inky blackness of the sea illuminated by the ghostly light of the waning moon through the salty air, Cervantes must have felt that uncertainty that marks the death of agency.
—Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
That is all well and good, but for us, its physical manifestation is wet, salty, and immediately threatening.
—Feleti Penitala Teo, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
These findings significantly advance the modeling seen in 2024 research that pointed to thawing permafrost, salty cryopeg layers and methane hydrates as possible triggers.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 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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Le Monde Gourmand's warm yet spicy scent, with hints of nutmeg, sandalwood and musk, is the perfect aroma for sweater weather.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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People with acid reflux, IBD, or celiac disease may need to avoid spicy foods despite potential health benefits.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This result is suggestive but not conclusive, as it was based on modeling and not direct measurements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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Gorham, New Hampshire Snugly situated in the shadow of the rugged Presidential mountains, Gorham is one of the Granite State’s most suggestive spots – and autumn in New England is a wonderful time to experience the town’s kaleidoscope of changing leaves.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing beats a delicious meal that comes together in one pot while delivering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pungent smell of weed pervaded the arena as YoungBoy performed an eclectic set, showcasing the breadth of songs in his catalog.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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By definition, herbs are the pungent leafy portions of certain plants, while spices are derived from seeds, fruits, flowers, or roots.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the world’s largest makers of salty, savory and sweet treats have flagged weakness in their snack portfolio, Josephson said, adding that many of these companies had dramatically hiked their prices in recent years.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Raw, cured, seared and dry-aged fish arrive one after the other; a recent menu also included sea urchin, savory egg custard with snow crab and marbled tofu.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Inside are eight zesty colors of her choosing — out of Crayola’s 357 different hues — spanning yellow, blue, pink, green and purple.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Chorizo, a zesty pork sausage used in Mexican and Spanish cuisines, serves this goal admirably.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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 2 Oct. 2025.
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