Examples of tangy in a Sentence
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Toothsome pasta and tender pork get pops of tangy sweetness from the peppers.
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Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Shrimp and orzo join the party with deliciously tangy dressing.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Lidey Heuck’s strawberry-rhubarb muffins are spring in the palm of your hand, sweet and tangy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The journey continues to the world of Carolinas barbecue, picking up tangy, vinegar notes in eastern North Carolina and a mustardy kick in South Carolina.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
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Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Shrimp and orzo join the party with deliciously tangy dressing.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Lidey Heuck’s strawberry-rhubarb muffins are spring in the palm of your hand, sweet and tangy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The journey continues to the world of Carolinas barbecue, picking up tangy, vinegar notes in eastern North Carolina and a mustardy kick in South Carolina.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangy. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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