1
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the young author's novel is surprisingly earnest, tackling its subject without the slightest tang of irony
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2
as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
there's a real tang to her poetry—it's not all sweetness and light
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Recent Examples of tang
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
The natural tang of the bread also balances the sweetness of the dip in a way that makes this feel more like a real breakfast than a dessert.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Garlic Parmesan offers a parmesan-forward profile layered with garlic, Italian herbs and a light tang.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Feta adds a tang to the sweetness of honeydew melon.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
An answer to that hunger lies in these hearty beef flautas, which get tang and earthiness from adobo and lime, and a tenderness from many hours of slow cooking.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
The natural tang of the bread also balances the sweetness of the dip in a way that makes this feel more like a real breakfast than a dessert.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Garlic Parmesan offers a parmesan-forward profile layered with garlic, Italian herbs and a light tang.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Feta adds a tang to the sweetness of honeydew melon.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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Is this another hint for the new album?—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The detection of these molecules in an asteroid hints that they can be formed without the presence of life, and may offer clues into how these compounds could be transported across the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From the classic citrus and spice scents to the stronger woodland and tropical scents, Old Spice has a deodorant for every consumer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lime and simple syrup echoed the satisfying push and pull of a proper Gimlet, and a splash of homemade ginger beer gave a spice that lingers on the palate, a compelling closing argument for cocktails with fresh ingredients.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prices at the auction were gong up and up.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The daiquiri on ice that welcomed me in was a perfect touch on arrival and the bathroom came with an abundance of Malin+Goetz toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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One of those touches was to make it so that the shop doesn’t accept credit card payments.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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And a jicama salad is my personal favorite, balancing heat in piquancy and chill in temperature.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Don’t let your knives clang around in storage.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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White and the other activists finished their speeches and then began a cacerolazo — a type of Latin American protest where people clang pots and pans.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Game three offered a brief glimmer of order.—
Ryan Brennan
March 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Every repeat viewing of Abraham's performance reveals some new moment of humiliation — some fresh sickening glimmer of anguish that feels all too familiar.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Other posts on social media include similar recipes that also use sugar, heavy cream, salt, whole milk, lime zest and water, with those ingredients also needing to be mixed and run through an ice cream maker to achieve the soft serve texture and consistency.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Add the remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar, grated zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 Tbsp.—
Andre Fowles,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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