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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
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Tastes of dark chocolate, treacle, soy, and a salty tang that keeps your palate guessing with each sip.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
There’s a light tang in the sauce, great flavor in the cheese and a harmony among ingredients that shows real intention behind the food.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025
The miso ranch seeps into the egg, only recognizable as a slight tang that’s detectable in select bites.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The stellar chocolate chip cookie has what almost tastes like a tang that makes each bite more delicious.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Tastes of dark chocolate, treacle, soy, and a salty tang that keeps your palate guessing with each sip.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
There’s a light tang in the sauce, great flavor in the cheese and a harmony among ingredients that shows real intention behind the food.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025
The miso ranch seeps into the egg, only recognizable as a slight tang that’s detectable in select bites.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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Meanwhile, glitter shadow spilled under her eyes, filling in her waterline next to a brown eyeliner with hints of gold.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Crafted Flatzz are available in five different artisanal recipes, according to Pizza Hut, including a Three Cheese Flatzz that is layered with sweet marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, Romano and a hint of oregano.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Expect bold flavors—the sauces aren’t shy about their spice.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is nothing to choose between them, but there was a consistency, clinical edge and an abracadabra touch that made this performance the best Alcaraz has played in a major final, barring that 2024 demolition of Novak Djokovic on Centre Court.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wolff took the space Voloder gave him to get on the end of the pass and nick a touch on the ball.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
17 June 2024
Noun
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Chiefs fans had a brief glimmer of hope as a flag was thrown on LA’s touchdown.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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There were glimmers of the magnificent past at the 2024 French Open against Iga Swiatek when Osaka won the second set 6-1 and was within a point of going 5-1 up in the decider.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add some juice and zest to the cream cheese layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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To the bowl with the onions, add the goat cheese, heavy cream, herbs, and lemon zest and season to taste with salt and black pepper.—
Jeremiah Langhorne,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tennessee’s Republicans, who hold stable supermajorities in state government, were always going to clash with the mayor.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The impact on lottery prizes is probably the last thing that the central bank and the White House concern themselves with when clashing over what to do with interest rates.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Missouri State, which was an FCS team before this season, squeaked out a field goal in its first drive of the game and had the confidence to attempt a reverse flea flicker on its next possession, but USC’s defense sniffed out the play and pushed the Bears back 11 yards.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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Evans’ film sounds hopeless but isn’t and doesn’t abandon Danny, even if his hope is barely a flicker and never a flame.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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