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
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Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Buttery and packed with spice, the Cajun compound butter really takes this turkey to the next level without being overly spicy.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 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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But harness a touch of Scotland’s inimitable peat, and the Rob Roy really steps into its own, the vermouth offering sweetness to the scotch’s smoke, their interplay both delicious and unique.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Greet guests with a warm welcome, a house drink, and a few delicious appetizers.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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