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 menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit.
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Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Appetite Control Pickles have a strong and tangy flavor that can stimulate your taste buds.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Or the sesame seed puree is blitzed with Tuscan kale and completed with tangy pomegranate molasses.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
Imagine a Waldorf salad, but lighter and more refreshing, with a tangy lemon-thyme vinaigrette.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Appetite Control Pickles have a strong and tangy flavor that can stimulate your taste buds.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Or the sesame seed puree is blitzed with Tuscan kale and completed with tangy pomegranate molasses.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
Imagine a Waldorf salad, but lighter and more refreshing, with a tangy lemon-thyme vinaigrette.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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Entrees at The Gibson include short rib, salmon, spicy tagliatelle with shrimp and a pork chop.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Like most sushi restaurants in the city, there is spicy tuna and crispy rice on the menu, but this one is really good.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Most of us know licorice for its sweet, pungent flavor in candy and beverages—or, perhaps, as a soothing remedy for heartburn and tummy trouble.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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No suspicious whine in the air, no burning of pungent oils to put off biters.—
Antonia Quirke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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And while the pieces themselves are delicious, the presentation sets zChocolat apart from all other brands.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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