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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
The partnership between dark chocolate and pretzels offers a nice balance of sweet and salty flavors.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
This crumbly, salty aged cheese, made with either goat’s or cow’s milk, adds a sharp, salty flavor to dishes.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
This sweet and salty combination tastes like nostalgia to us.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Tasters mentioned nori, salty-sweet olives, and other umami-centric notes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
This crumbly, salty aged cheese, made with either goat’s or cow’s milk, adds a sharp, salty flavor to dishes.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
This sweet and salty combination tastes like nostalgia to us.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Tasters mentioned nori, salty-sweet olives, and other umami-centric notes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
Adjective
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Carolina cherry laurel is moderately salt tolerant and performs well in coastal landscapes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The company accelerated output from its reserves in the pre-salt, a deep-water region that delivers roughly 80% of Brazil’s crude production.—
Mariana Durao,
Bloomberg,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Those are followed by a look inside Milpero’s fermentation room, where a sample drink acts as a midway digestif for the spicy, spectacular hot courses served later in the night.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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This spicy and creamy queso is taken up a notch with a layer of creamy guacamole.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The judge ordered that the child be called Ella instead, noting that the name Nutella was the trade name of a (frankly, delicious) spread.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Guilty pleasures are one thing, but utterly delicious bits of television are something else entirely.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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There are several variations on classic trivia packaged into different games, as well as a one-letter-guessing game that’s suggestive of Jeopardy.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Our guidance to them was to be helpful to clients, suggestive as opposed to pushy and to allow consumers plenty of room to experiment/sample.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Its pungent, almost-peppery flavor can warm meats and vegetables in a flash or make an excellent addition to marinades and sauces.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Both the natural ingredients and medicinal drugs used to treat fungal infections tend to be pungent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Miso noodle bowl with asparagus and onions — simmer wholegrain soba or udon noodles in vegetable or dashi stock with onions and asparagus, then stir in white or yellow miso paste for a savory gut-friendly dinner.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Sunday Chicken tastes deeply savory and comforting, with the mustard and oregano giving the crispy skin a subtle tang and herbaceous warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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From elegant Ginger-Peach Bellinis to refreshing non-alcoholic Ginger Soda, ginger brings a zesty twist to an entertaining drinks menu.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Bright in color and flavor, the zesty lime dressing brings out the fresh flavor that is sure to be enjoyed by everyone at your gathering.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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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.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Conductors often fetishize the opening bars of this opera, their squirmy alternation of silence and piquant dissonance.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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