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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
salty language that earned the movie an R rating
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as in delicious
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a salty, insightful analysis of male-female relationships
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Recent Examples of salty
Its dressing—creamy from mayonnaise, subtly sweet from a touch of sugar—is begging for the pickle's salty acidity.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
No crowds, no noise, no typical party-cruise scene—just salty air and dreamy Caribbean Sea vistas.
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Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For an afternoon chiller pair juicy watermelon with salty feta and fresh mint leaves that perfectly captures a Mediterranean summer vibe.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Rich talk and wild tales, all leavened with deep experience and salty humor.
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John Madson,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
No crowds, no noise, no typical party-cruise scene—just salty air and dreamy Caribbean Sea vistas.
—
Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For an afternoon chiller pair juicy watermelon with salty feta and fresh mint leaves that perfectly captures a Mediterranean summer vibe.
—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Rich talk and wild tales, all leavened with deep experience and salty humor.
—
John Madson,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for salty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
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Why Baking Soda Works on Weeds The reason baking soda is effective in killing weeds is that one of its major ingredients is salt.
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Star jasmine is moderately salt tolerant but not cold hardy.
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Wild Arugula While standard arugula may be part of many reasonably priced salad mixes, the deliciously spicy, dainty wild arugula fetches premium prices of $4 to $6 for a 5-ounce bunch.
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Modales leans into cold-hardy grapes varieties like blaufränkisch, the spicy Austrian red variety that has become a favorite by-the-glass pour at Ox Bar.
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
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Since the sandworm, several other buckets have gone viral, many for suggestive designs.
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Presley electrified audiences with his suggestive hip-swiveling, long sideburns, and leather jackets.
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The club is located in Lancaster County, surrounded by chicken and dairy farms that give off a pungent odor of fermenting feed and manure.
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Italian sauvignon blanc offers an alterative that is typically subtler, more textured and less dependent on those pungent aromatics.
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Specifically, this is jiángxiāng baijiu, a designation referring to its particular aroma and flavor, which is said to be very savory.
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Others skip the consumer and sell those profiles to advertisers, researchers, or less savory customers, such as identity thieves.
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Available in black, white, olive green, and a zesty chartreuse hue with subtle floral stitching, the tote is an ideal companion for work commutes, travel days, beach outings, and even as a diaper bag alternative.
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Made with a base of sparkling wine and zesty Valencia orange juice, this effervescent wine is bright, dry, and refreshing.
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When prepared with skill, shrimp can be tender and sweet, perfect for dipping in tangy, piquant cocktail sauce.
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The piquant dish is lacquered with strawberry-guajillo barbecue sauce, while a punchy coleslaw with Fresno chile vinaigrette rounds things out.
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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