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
The tangy dip was initially discontinued in September 2025.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The Spice Zee nectaplum cultivar bears uncannily sweet and tangy fruit with white pulp, more nectarine than plum in flavor.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Tender, earthy lentils, crunchy veggies, cooked shrimp, and a tangy vinaigrette are tossed together to create a simple, flavorful salad that is sure to leave you full longer.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
The salmon version came wrapped in dark seaweed with a satisfying crunch that contrasted the soft, slightly tangy sushi rice, while the buttery salmon inside delivered a clean, subtly sweet finish in every bite.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The Spice Zee nectaplum cultivar bears uncannily sweet and tangy fruit with white pulp, more nectarine than plum in flavor.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Tender, earthy lentils, crunchy veggies, cooked shrimp, and a tangy vinaigrette are tossed together to create a simple, flavorful salad that is sure to leave you full longer.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
The salmon version came wrapped in dark seaweed with a satisfying crunch that contrasted the soft, slightly tangy sushi rice, while the buttery salmon inside delivered a clean, subtly sweet finish in every bite.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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The company makes pickles in flavors such as hot, half-sour and sweet and spicy.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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It’s finished in a spicy-sweet sauce that would make a rubber tire taste good.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Good cotija is hard, dry, salty and pungent, with the kind of bold, assertive personality that adds flavor to any dish.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The seeds of love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) are not as pungent as those of black cumin, but its parasol flowers are more ornamental, appearing mostly in baby blue but also in royal blue, rose, and white.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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