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
At once tangy, crunchy, creamy, sweet and sour, the salad has evolved slightly to include walnuts (added in the 1920s), and later, raisins and grapes, and even marshmallows and eggs.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
Diners rave over the sour cabbage fish hot pot—hearty, tangy, and loaded with fish, tofu, and vegetables.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
With regards to mayo, forgo Hellmann’s and reach instead for a jar of Duke’s, a Southern staple and cult favorite that’s a little tangier than its competitor because it’s made with apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Whether sour, sweet, spicy, fried until golden, or marinated in cherry Kool-Aid, pickles are a tangy and flavorful addition to Southern recipes and food traditions.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
Diners rave over the sour cabbage fish hot pot—hearty, tangy, and loaded with fish, tofu, and vegetables.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
With regards to mayo, forgo Hellmann’s and reach instead for a jar of Duke’s, a Southern staple and cult favorite that’s a little tangier than its competitor because it’s made with apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Whether sour, sweet, spicy, fried until golden, or marinated in cherry Kool-Aid, pickles are a tangy and flavorful addition to Southern recipes and food traditions.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 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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On Thursday, July 10, the beloved Snack Wrap — available in spicy and ranch varieties — returns.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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In a different context, the same pungent word applied to his devastating 2 a.m. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
23 June 2025
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That goes for bars of pungent soap, essential oils, sonic repellant devices, and hanging up pennies in bags of water, a favorite Internet myth.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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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 11 Jul. 2025.
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