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 tangy dip was initially discontinued in September 2025.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The Spice Zee nectaplum cultivar bears uncannily sweet and tangy fruit with white pulp, more nectarine than plum in flavor.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Tender, earthy lentils, crunchy veggies, cooked shrimp, and a tangy vinaigrette are tossed together to create a simple, flavorful salad that is sure to leave you full longer.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
The salmon version came wrapped in dark seaweed with a satisfying crunch that contrasted the soft, slightly tangy sushi rice, while the buttery salmon inside delivered a clean, subtly sweet finish in every bite.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The Spice Zee nectaplum cultivar bears uncannily sweet and tangy fruit with white pulp, more nectarine than plum in flavor.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Tender, earthy lentils, crunchy veggies, cooked shrimp, and a tangy vinaigrette are tossed together to create a simple, flavorful salad that is sure to leave you full longer.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
The salmon version came wrapped in dark seaweed with a satisfying crunch that contrasted the soft, slightly tangy sushi rice, while the buttery salmon inside delivered a clean, subtly sweet finish in every bite.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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The company makes pickles in flavors such as hot, half-sour and sweet and spicy.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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It’s finished in a spicy-sweet sauce that would make a rubber tire taste good.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Asparagus also has a pungent smell and taste that rabbits find unappealing.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Texture and taste of black garlic While raw garlic has a sharp, pungent taste, black garlic typically has a milder, slightly sweet taste.—
Mavra Javed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Houston is a mecca for high-calorie delicious meals.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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But, the second, is that marigolds will make your carrots sweeter and more delicious thanks to increasing the carotenoid content and sugars within the carrots.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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