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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
Spooned over the top is a clam and cream sauce with bits of crispy guanciale strewn throughout for an unctuous, salty backbone.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
When summer water temperatures soared, the hot salty water was unable to hold enough oxygen, and seagrass beds were unable to produce enough oxygen to survive.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Guests are invited to tour the oyster farm before a tasting menu at the O Bar, and there are plenty of other opportunities to sample these salty delicacies across the three other restaurants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
The Freak from The Girls Deli in North Park is a hot sandwich with salty pastrami, brisket, melted jack cheese, bacon, mustard, spicy sriracha mayo, onions, and jalapeños.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
When summer water temperatures soared, the hot salty water was unable to hold enough oxygen, and seagrass beds were unable to produce enough oxygen to survive.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Guests are invited to tour the oyster farm before a tasting menu at the O Bar, and there are plenty of other opportunities to sample these salty delicacies across the three other restaurants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
The Freak from The Girls Deli in North Park is a hot sandwich with salty pastrami, brisket, melted jack cheese, bacon, mustard, spicy sriracha mayo, onions, and jalapeños.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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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,
19 Feb. 2026
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Then came salt coffee, when a small coffee shop owner in Huế figured that salt and coffee might make for interesting bedfellows.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Queso fresco, a mild and milky cheese, balances spicy food exceptionally well.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The cream cheese makes these spicy sausage balls fluffy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Watch summer corn shine in this fresh and flavorful recipe that stars sumac and feta in one delicious recipe.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Spreading almond butter on toast is another delicious way to enjoy this nutrient-dense food.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wasserman rode on Epstein’s plane and exchanged suggestive messages with Maxwell, the files the DOJ released show.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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More disturbingly, some MAGA cultural warriors claimed to be disgusted by Bad Bunny’s suggestive dancing and called for his censorship, harking back to the 1950s, when emerging superstar Elvis Presley was shot by TV cameras from the waist up during his appearance at the Ed Sullivan show.—
Ediberto Roman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pungent aroma was bad news for the parrots when humans arrived in New Zealand hundreds of years ago.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The green sprout is safe to eat, but the flavor is often stronger, more pungent, and even sometimes more bitter compared with the bulb, says Baker.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This lo-fi lamination technique can be applied to other doughs like pie crust, puff pastry, and even savory breads like roti.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps my favorite beans in all of barbecue are the rich, savory ones at Snow’s BBQ in Lexington, Texas, which guests spoon out themselves for free.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Enter this recipe that is an old-school favorite featuring zesty Italian dressing, pepperoni, olives, and pasta.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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By Alexandra Pattillo For The New York Times Ginger adds a zesty kick to weeknight curries and holiday cookies.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The comments section features a piquant blend of solemnity, mortification, tastelessness, and transphobia, which accords with Moreschi’s reception in his lifetime.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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