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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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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
Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The sausage adds a bit of heat, while the peppers and pan sauce bring a light tang that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.
—Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
The ultimate trans-Atlantic crossover munch is in development: a sub that combines the variety of the American sub with the distinctive tang of the English umami, Marmite.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Baking had concentrated its sweetness and tang so that this small wedge packed a blast of bright flavor.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The sausage adds a bit of heat, while the peppers and pan sauce bring a light tang that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.
—Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
The ultimate trans-Atlantic crossover munch is in development: a sub that combines the variety of the American sub with the distinctive tang of the English umami, Marmite.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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With hints of Nashville and LA sprinkled throughout the shop, a KC native just opened a new boutique and embroidery bar in the Northland.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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The thread packed with hints served as a playful nod to Taylor Swift's new sourdough obsession and her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The lemonade is green with tarragon, the food full of marigold, summer savory and blue fenugreek, a spice that appears in almost no other cuisine on earth.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Indian recipe is made with warming spices like cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 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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What could have easily made for an overwrought and even tragic read, however, is presented with a surprisingly light touch.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The king-size island bed in the middle of the room is a sexy touch, as is the hot tub on the terrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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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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Hathaway’s Catwoman is one of her best takes on feminine rage, juggling a sense of righteousness and nihilism that might clang unconvincingly in the hands of a different performer.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Occasional banging and clanging from Trump’s ballroom-construction project was audible whenever the music stopped; a crane hovered above, and the U.K. press pool joked that its operators had the best view.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Murdock appears to have accepted his fate, but a glimmer of smile hints that this is not the end of his story.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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With anti-slip soles, these lightweight sandals will keep you steady on your feet, while the simple yet elegant gold straps add a nice subtle glimmer and will keep your feet securely in place.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2026
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Here, ripe slices are layered over a buttery, flaky crust with garlic, grated cheese, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, then baked until the edges are deeply golden and the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.—
Andy Baraghani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
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In a large bowl whisk together lime zest,lime juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar (if using), sesame seeds, and 1 tsp.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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