as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Recent Examples of tangy
In contrast, faux sourdough may have a long ingredient list, including commercial or baker's yeast (for leavening) and tangy ingredients (like vinegar or acetic acid).
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Aleppo pepper is a fruity, tangy, and mild chile.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The fermentation process not only gives sourdough its signature tangy flavor and slightly chewy texture, but also makes the bread more blood-sugar-friendly.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 June 2026
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Aleppo pepper is a fruity, tangy, and mild chile.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The fermentation process not only gives sourdough its signature tangy flavor and slightly chewy texture, but also makes the bread more blood-sugar-friendly.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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So a delegation was despatched into a fairly spicy area of Mexico City called Tepito, famous for its markets.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Start by dumping of that new, spicy chicken sandwich and bringing back the original one - which was by far better than every other chicken sandwich, IMHO.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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And within a 24-hour span, two beautiful and delicious peach cobblers had been baked in our oven.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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This Mediterranean-style enclave is home to not only top-notch service, but also, the most delicious and well-prepared entrees.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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