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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
There are crispy, salty plantain chips and New Age microwavable macaroni and cheese cups enriched with probiotics; sections of sustainable brands and clusters of snacks that are all minority owned.
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Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The burrata is cool and rich, faintly sweet and a plenty salty with a twinge of sourness.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
Ocala trades salty surf for crystal-clear freshwater pools thanks to the area's many natural springs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Situated on the southern edge of North Carolina’s southernmost hook, which curls around the Neuse River and stretches towards the Atlantic, Beaufort is a historic fishing village that leans into its storied and salty charms.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
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Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The burrata is cool and rich, faintly sweet and a plenty salty with a twinge of sourness.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
Ocala trades salty surf for crystal-clear freshwater pools thanks to the area's many natural springs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Situated on the southern edge of North Carolina’s southernmost hook, which curls around the Neuse River and stretches towards the Atlantic, Beaufort is a historic fishing village that leans into its storied and salty charms.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 July 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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This casserole has all the flavors of your favorite Buffalo wings—spicy chicken, lots of cheese, carrots, and celery.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Inside this keepsake case is an Earthy and complex blend of warm cedarwood, deep myrrh resin, and spicy clove.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There can be findings that are suggestive of amyloidosis.2 Nuclear Imaging Nuclear scintigraphy is a type of nuclear imaging that is the mainstay diagnostic tool for ATTR-CM.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Plenty of flesh and suggestive looks are seen as guests eye both the wildlife and their guides.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the video, a school bus gets stuck in a pothole and JJ and his friends transform into superheroes after eating some delicious fruity muffins.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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For oceanfront views and delicious seafood, Waterman’s Surfside Grille on the south end of the Boardwalk is a go-to, famous for its breezy patio and signature Orange Crush.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unrefined coconut oil has a more pungent coconut smell and flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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The cheekily coined Cadieux e Pepe, a nod to Detroit’s Cadieux Road, reimagines cacio e pepe in pizza form—chewy dough crowned with sharp Parmesan, pungent fresh garlic, and cracked black pepper.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Baked beans are a side dish staple for ribs, but all that sugar and salt in the classic sweet and savory side dish can add up.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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This butter has a heady aroma and a beautiful sweet savory flavor.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This bright and zesty poke cake is the perfect summer dessert for adults and kids alike.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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The palate dances with vibrant strawberry-raspberry notes and gets a zesty finish from citrus notes.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Within an hour of arriving, a familiar, piquant aroma wafted from the kitchen.—
Cleyvis Natera,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 July 2025
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Or hamachi crudo in a piquant blend of fish sauce, lime juice, and peach.—
Lia Picard,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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