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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the young author's novel is surprisingly earnest, tackling its subject without the slightest tang of irony
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as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
there's a real tang to her poetry—it's not all sweetness and light
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Recent Examples of tang
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
The result is delightfully light and crispy, with a distinct but not overwhelming sourdough tang.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Traditional mojos often feature sour orange juice for their unique tang.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Worcestershire flavors the meat with savory richness and a little tang.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Noun
The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
The result is delightfully light and crispy, with a distinct but not overwhelming sourdough tang.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Traditional mojos often feature sour orange juice for their unique tang.
—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Worcestershire flavors the meat with savory richness and a little tang.
—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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Four years later, there’s not a hint of complacency or dejection in France.
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An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
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The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
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Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it the signature chili spice (leave out the cayenne for a milder version) while Worcestershire and tomato sauce provide savoriness.
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Prices at the auction were gong up and up.
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Ronaldo had only 17 touches in the first half, according to ESPN, and took only one shot.
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The heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.
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Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom.
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.
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Hathaway’s Catwoman is one of her best takes on feminine rage, juggling a sense of righteousness and nihilism that might clang unconvincingly in the hands of a different performer.
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Don’t let your knives clang around in storage.
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News crews, Venezuelan officials and nearby residents were drawn to a remarkable scene that offered a glimmer of hope amid the country’s otherwise dystopian tableau.
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Tuesday's rescue marked another glimmer of hope amid the disaster that has devastated the South American country.
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In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, shallots, olive oil, parsley, dill, capers, basil, lemon zest and juice.
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Some gingerbread has been served with lemon sauce, or incorporated the zest of an orange or a little cocoa.
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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