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
Broiled Tuna Steaks with Asian-Inspired Marinade Marinating a tuna steak for just 15 minutes in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and a bit of honey gives it a tangy flavor boost.
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Bright, tangy broth that’s both sweet and sour and thick chewy noodles make this a standout meal.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2026
The strawberry honey ice cream has a tangy twist with balsamic glaze and black pepper folded in.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Juice shots: Blend fresh ginger and garlic with lemon juice, a drizzle of honey, and a splash of orange juice for a tangy, slightly sweet immune-boosting shot.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Bright, tangy broth that’s both sweet and sour and thick chewy noodles make this a standout meal.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2026
The strawberry honey ice cream has a tangy twist with balsamic glaze and black pepper folded in.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Juice shots: Blend fresh ginger and garlic with lemon juice, a drizzle of honey, and a splash of orange juice for a tangy, slightly sweet immune-boosting shot.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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Her trick is to finely chop the ginger, instead of grating it, so there are spicy-sweet nubs in each bite.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Odd pieces that are too small or irregularly shaped to cut into sashimi can be easily minced for spicy poke.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to a post on Facebook by the New Zealand Police, a volunteer at the store noticed a pungent aroma before opening the bag, and found multiple small bags of marijuana and a large wad of cash.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The native of Roi Et, a small village in Northeast Thailand, learned to cook from her mother and great-grandmother and carries forth their legacy with pungent pad ka pow and succulent roast chicken with crackling skin.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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And a recent trip to Costco had the perfect restaurant copycat product to kick things off in delicious, budget-friendly style.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today, visitors can still tour its founding castle and its Museum of Arms, stroll its cobblestone streets, and duck into its delicious restaurants serving traditional meals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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