twang

noun

Definition of twangnext
as in jangle

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Recent Examples of twang The rich funk of the blue cheese and resonant twang of the black pepper convince the watermelon to let its sweetness glow. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 9 Sep. 2026 Megan’s Texas twang is singular, powerful, unapologetic; dizzyingly fast and deathly funny. — Jason Sheeler, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 Little, who speaks with an unmistakable Texas twang, saw the border closure as a chance to reshore the US cattle industry and stop the bleed. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Born in Russell County, Virginia, Hubbard was largely raised by his grandfathers, both union coal miners with missing fingers, and still speaks with an Appalachian twang. — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twang
  1. jangle
  2. tang
  3. rattle
  4. tinkle
  5. jingle
  6. clink
  7. chink
  8. peal
Noun
  • Better, perhaps, to have the power to choose who can see you—a jangle of chains, a nod, a hanky, a flick of the wrist.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
  • The best power-pop thrives on the simmering tension between joyous jangle and sorrowful sentiment, and Presley imbues Orange’s songs with a palpable sense of shame and regret that makes even its most ebullient tracks feel heavy.
    — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of jangle
Noun
  • Roasted tomatillos and a mix of green chiles give the Mexican stew its tang and heat; a final swirl of cilantro purée adds fresh flavor and turns the whole pot brilliantly green.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Apple-Cranberry Walnut Pie Sweet apples balance the tang of cranberries in this beautiful fruit pie.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of tang
Noun
  • His favorite technique was to take a fold-up chair in the woods, get in a blowdown, rattle antlers during the rut, and wait for a trophy buck to come along.
    — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Her first hit item was a baby rattle shaped like a chicken drumstick that was sold wrapped in cellophane, much like a meat-counter purchase.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of rattle
Noun
  • Today, men in black suits still work the fast-filling room, taking orders to the soft tinkle of piano music.
    — Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Periodically a mandolin tinkles, or maybe a fiddle swoops in as if from a low-hanging cloud.
    — Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of tinkle
Noun
  • Each station has a distinct jingle to mark the start of its Mensajero Rural program, and LU20’s begins with a sunny piano melody.
    — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Eventually, her friend—local musician and record producer Jay Oliver—noticed her talent and gave her a foot in the door by recording advertising jingles for the likes of McDonald’s and Toyota.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of jingle
Noun
  • The intricate diamond cuts and iconic Lismore pattern will cast elegant dapples of light across your table, while the weight of the crystal makes every clink feel even more satisfying.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration?
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Definition of clink
Noun
  • Incorporating open shelves in the kitchen helped maximize storage while enabling the designer to showcase more of the home’s attractive chink log siding.
    — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Let’s hope it’s not broken completely, and there’s a chink in the armor on both sides, and there could be some sort of reconciliation.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of chink
Noun
  • Part performance, part installation, SEAWORLD VENICE opened at the Austrian Pavilion in May with the piercing peal of a colossal bell salvaged from the Venice Lagoon.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • One of the more surreal responses to that experience is applause, which ripples through the audience of Paranormal Activity a beat after all the major scares, like rain settling in after a peal of thunder.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of peal

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