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
Common types, such as tuberous and wax begonias, are said to have a cucumber-like crunch and a slightly citrusy, tangy taste.
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Bone offers a quiet and mineral calm while Fermented Fizz lifts the palette with an effervescent, tangy green.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
There are so many ways to incorporate ginger into your meals, from this bright and tangy slaw to soups, stir-fries, and teas.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Broiled Tuna Steaks with Asian-Inspired Marinade Marinating a tuna steak for just 15 minutes in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and a bit of honey gives it a tangy flavor boost.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Bone offers a quiet and mineral calm while Fermented Fizz lifts the palette with an effervescent, tangy green.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
There are so many ways to incorporate ginger into your meals, from this bright and tangy slaw to soups, stir-fries, and teas.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Broiled Tuna Steaks with Asian-Inspired Marinade Marinating a tuna steak for just 15 minutes in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and a bit of honey gives it a tangy flavor boost.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
Adjective
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The genre-swerving approach mirrored the spirit of Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Dill Pickle — an unexpected pairing that delivers something spicy.—
Walaa Elsiddig,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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The trio are avid romance and spicy readers but also have a love for fantasy and science fiction.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The hitch is the beach, which is used primarily by local fishermen and thus can be pungent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Prized for its blue-green veins, creamy yet crumbly texture, and compelling sweet yet pungent tang, this cheese begins from the raw milk of Lacaune sheep that graze in the Roquefort region of France.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This fresh and vibrant salad is delicious warm or cold, as a nutritious lunch or shared at a gathering, said Madeleine Olivia.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Mar. 2026
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This two-ingredient recipe couldn't be easier or more delicious.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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