as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Recent Examples of tangy
Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Provides Key Nutrients Pomegranate seeds are a fruit with a sweet, tart, and tangy taste.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
To maximize their benefits, don’t peel them, and enjoy their sweet, tangy crunch in food pairings with protein and good-for-you fats.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
But the burger that has this Wisconsin native’s heart is the Big Cheese Burger, topped with a fat slab of tangy cheddar that is flipped and griddled so the cheese is caramelized on top.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Provides Key Nutrients Pomegranate seeds are a fruit with a sweet, tart, and tangy taste.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
To maximize their benefits, don’t peel them, and enjoy their sweet, tangy crunch in food pairings with protein and good-for-you fats.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
But the burger that has this Wisconsin native’s heart is the Big Cheese Burger, topped with a fat slab of tangy cheddar that is flipped and griddled so the cheese is caramelized on top.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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Eragon has a different approach altogether with its spicy amber profile.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dishes include banana bread pudding or spinach frittata with goat's cheese for breakfast and pork shoulder with figs, or Orecchiette with spicy vodka sauce for lunch and dinner.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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To keep pungent grease smells at bay, plan to thoroughly clean your range hood, specifically the vent, every 3 to 6 months.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some even suggested delicious baking uses for the new treats.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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