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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
Galen Licht’s flat-bottom boat glides over the gray-green salty waters of Richardson Bay.
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Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Cores under the Mediterranean Sea itself revealed minerals such as gypsum and rock salt that are commonly deposited when salty water dries up.
—Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
The bagel was salty, soft, chewy with a nice crust and not rubbery.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The nutty, salty cheese pairs beautifully with fresh herbs, oil, and garlic.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Cores under the Mediterranean Sea itself revealed minerals such as gypsum and rock salt that are commonly deposited when salty water dries up.
—Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
The bagel was salty, soft, chewy with a nice crust and not rubbery.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The nutty, salty cheese pairs beautifully with fresh herbs, oil, and garlic.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
Adjective
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The only edible thing in that Airbnb is salt.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The shrimp dumplings are satisfyingly spicy and plump, and the beef noodle soup is comforting and well-balanced, with tender beef brisket chunks.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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That settles into a spicy suede with cardamom and benzoin, before warming into tonka bean, amber, and musk.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The album cover, which was shared on Instagram, was immediately met with harsh criticism as many fans labeled the photograph of the singer on all fours with a man pulling her hair as suggestive.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the suggestive dance routines indicate Carpenter really studied Miley Cyrus’s Bangerz-era twerk heard round the world.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to security concerns, Sun Fresh spent a significant amount of time and resources working to locate a pungent sewage smell many customers complained about.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unrefined coconut oil has a more pungent coconut smell and flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These crunchy, savory hush puppies are a perfect summertime starter.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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The sweet and savory combo will roll out nationwide starting in September while supplies last.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Use them to create a zesty and fresh pasta salad perfect for all sorts of Labor Day celebrations.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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The chicken used here is shredded and has a good kick of spice, though, and that’s offset by a smooth cheese sauce, pico de gallo and a zesty lime crema sauce.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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