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
The result is a dish that packs a punch with its tangy, robust flavors.
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025
Try a piece of kielbasa, known for its earthy and slightly sweet flavor with a prominence of garlic, or a bite of mild and milky farmer’s cheese, which will leave taste buds tangy.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Dill Pickle Chickpea Salad An excellent option for a refreshingly tangy side dish for any backyard barbecue, summer potluck, or as a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Finally, travel northwest of downtown to the airport, flying off the mainland to Hawaii, where barbecue sauce is inspired by the aloha spirit resulting in a sweet, sticky, and tangy concoction.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025
Try a piece of kielbasa, known for its earthy and slightly sweet flavor with a prominence of garlic, or a bite of mild and milky farmer’s cheese, which will leave taste buds tangy.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Dill Pickle Chickpea Salad An excellent option for a refreshingly tangy side dish for any backyard barbecue, summer potluck, or as a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Finally, travel northwest of downtown to the airport, flying off the mainland to Hawaii, where barbecue sauce is inspired by the aloha spirit resulting in a sweet, sticky, and tangy concoction.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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Produced by Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Belle Meade Bourbon is a high-rye bourbon that offers a rich and spicy profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Get the party started with these sweet and spicy chicken wings.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Law enforcement has uncovered everything from cocaine hidden among bananas to heroin stashed among pungent shipments of garlic and onions.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Each bite leaves a pungent sheen of olive oil upon your lips, a sort of true love’s kiss for people who really get down with cold cuts.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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