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
That gives Bulgarian yogurt a thinner, more liquid consistency and a tangier flavor.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Each bite was the perfect combination of creamy vanilla pudding and tangy raspberry flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
The fruit is sweet with pleasant, slightly tangy undertones.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
This lusciously savory, tangy and creamy take on the traditional Mexican sauce known as pipián features roasted tomatillos and poblano peppers blended with pumpkin seeds, spices and fresh cilantro.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Each bite was the perfect combination of creamy vanilla pudding and tangy raspberry flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
The fruit is sweet with pleasant, slightly tangy undertones.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
This lusciously savory, tangy and creamy take on the traditional Mexican sauce known as pipián features roasted tomatillos and poblano peppers blended with pumpkin seeds, spices and fresh cilantro.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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Those are followed by a look inside Milpero’s fermentation room, where a sample drink acts as a midway digestif for the spicy, spectacular hot courses served later in the night.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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This spicy and creamy queso is taken up a notch with a layer of creamy guacamole.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Its pungent, almost-peppery flavor can warm meats and vegetables in a flash or make an excellent addition to marinades and sauces.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Both the natural ingredients and medicinal drugs used to treat fungal infections tend to be pungent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The judge ordered that the child be called Ella instead, noting that the name Nutella was the trade name of a (frankly, delicious) spread.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Guilty pleasures are one thing, but utterly delicious bits of television are something else entirely.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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