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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, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
The sausage adds a bit of heat, while the peppers and pan sauce bring a light tang that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.
—Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The ultimate trans-Atlantic crossover munch is in development: a sub that combines the variety of the American sub with the distinctive tang of the English umami, Marmite.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Size: 5 to 8 feet tall in a container
Care requirements: Monthly fertilizing, full sun
Raspberries have an unmistakable summer tang that's simultaneously sweet and tart.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
The sausage adds a bit of heat, while the peppers and pan sauce bring a light tang that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.
—Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The ultimate trans-Atlantic crossover munch is in development: a sub that combines the variety of the American sub with the distinctive tang of the English umami, Marmite.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Size: 5 to 8 feet tall in a container
Care requirements: Monthly fertilizing, full sun
Raspberries have an unmistakable summer tang that's simultaneously sweet and tart.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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In fact, there’s even a hint of pre-Civ 7 here, in that the civs definitely feel most powerful during their apex age.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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During what was billed as the Steel Topping Out ceremony at new Nissan Stadium in November, Goodell was very complimentary of the franchise's facility, and even dropped hints that a Super Bowl could be headed to Nashville someday.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Blue Bay Resort A visit to Belmont Estate provides insights into traditional cacao farming and chocolate production, from bean to bar, while Tri-Island Chocolate connects visitors with local farmers to learn about cocoa, honey and spice cultivation with its Rastafarian Roots-to-Bar experience.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Shelves lined with baking ingredients, bolts of fabric, tinware, nails, and jars of penny candy created a patchwork of textures and smells ranging from molasses and leather to spices and tobacco smoke.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Prices at the auction were gong up and up.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What could have easily made for an overwrought and even tragic read, however, is presented with a surprisingly light touch.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The king-size island bed in the middle of the room is a sexy touch, as is the hot tub on the terrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Occasional banging and clanging from Trump’s ballroom-construction project was audible whenever the music stopped; a crane hovered above, and the U.K. press pool joked that its operators had the best view.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But ultimately, what should fans take from the moving yet sorrowful final chapter, which is punctuated with a glimmer of hope and possibly the breath of life for its central characters?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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While math achievement saw a rebound after the pandemic, reading continued to decline through 2024, with 2025 offering glimmers of a turnaround, the report said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Noun
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To make the aji verde, add the cilantro, mint, parsley, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, serrano, honey, sour cream, salt and pepper to a blender.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Top with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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