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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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
Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
The lactic acid thickens the mixture and gives the cheese its signature subtle tang.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Wide yellow sands, endless skies, and the tang of salt in the air that had seemed ordinary in childhood suddenly felt magnetic.
—Rohan Banerjee, Time, 23 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
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Verb
Blessed with tender skins and jammy interiors, fresh figs can offset the tang of tomatoes and bitterness of salad greens.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
The lactic acid thickens the mixture and gives the cheese its signature subtle tang.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Wide yellow sands, endless skies, and the tang of salt in the air that had seemed ordinary in childhood suddenly felt magnetic.
—Rohan Banerjee, Time, 23 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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As Crane hints, Brooke’s take on the eighteenth-century sentimental romance would be a controversial selection as Canada’s first.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Dæmons seem to be an outward manifestation of the complex nature of humans that encompasses, male, female and animalistic characteristics that hint towards the breaking of gender binaries and the possibilities of interspecies relations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Adding antioxidant-rich herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic can further reduce harmful high-heat byproducts in cooked meats and baked foods, according to multiple studies.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a small bowl combine apple crumbs, powdered sugar, and apple pie spice.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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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With Zacha planted in the slot, Charlie McAvoy sent a pass down low to him and Zacha made a nifty touch pass to Pastrnak at the side of the net.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Libra moon meeting Venus encourages putting an artistic touch on your sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 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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Within both design and fashion, the Middle East is one of those buoyant markets providing a glimmer of hope amid a difficult economy worldwide.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Today’s flight offers a glimmer of hope that a V3 booster catch could be on the horizon.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, both paprikas, cumin, lemon zest, red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sunday’s matchup will feature a movable object clashing with a stoppable force.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Members get first-access to bold gatherings where ideas clash, evolve, and harmonize.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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