as in hints
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangs
Noun
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025 -
For Driscoll, hints of trouble began even before the inauguration, the lawsuit alleges.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The feces contrast with her teeth in a way that inexplicably clashes with her eyeshadow, and the vignette is instantly burned in your brain.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Light broke through the mountains in flickers, then vanished as the storm thickened.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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An engine of sorts was gathering here, drawing calories closer to human settlements, energy that was dissipated in the flickers of flame and the fires of metabolism.—
Peter Brannen,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 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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With all of the appeal of a hiking boot in a smaller, lighter form factor, these Danner Trail 2650s pay homage to their beefier boot predecessors, just with some additional modern touches.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the 6-person Wellness Farmhouse is where rustic charm meets indulgent touches.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Tangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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