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 chicken marinades in a buttermilk, pickle juice, and hot sauce mixture for hours, giving the chicken a wonderful tangy flavor that everyone will love.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
The earthy notes of the cheese paired with savory cured meats and tangy additions like cornichons create a well-rounded flavor experience.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Here, the bright orange fruit adds a sweet and tangy flavor to a quick chicken stir-fry.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The tangy mixture is meant to be taken before bed in order to support digestion, encourage regularity, and promote deeper sleep.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
The earthy notes of the cheese paired with savory cured meats and tangy additions like cornichons create a well-rounded flavor experience.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Here, the bright orange fruit adds a sweet and tangy flavor to a quick chicken stir-fry.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The tangy mixture is meant to be taken before bed in order to support digestion, encourage regularity, and promote deeper sleep.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tangy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
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The Freak from The Girls Deli in North Park is a hot sandwich with salty pastrami, brisket, melted jack cheese, bacon, mustard, spicy sriracha mayo, onions, and jalapeños.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The traditional ingredients of a scampi—garlic, white wine, and butter—meld with the essence of a seafood boil thanks to hot sauce, spicy sausage, and Cajun seasoning.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The white flowers of the alyssums attract pollinators while the pungent scent of the rosemary repels pesky insects to keep them from feeding on the stems or leaves.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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There was a pungent odor in the car.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thanks in advance for your participation in making this year’s roster the most voted on yet — and for helping to keep our city delicious.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Southern Living’s recipe catalog is proof that there are countless delicious ways to cook up a breakfast casserole, but for some reason, this Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole has stuck with our family.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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