as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
vinegary potato salad
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Recent Examples of vinegary
In fact, there was very little that the salt air and a bag of vinegary chips couldn't fix.
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Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Crystal Frank's RedHot and its sharp, tangy, vinegary flavor — paired with approachable, moderate heat — won out against the others.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Some funky flavors can be good, like earthy, savory, leathery or smoky notes, while others such as vinegary, stinky or barnyardy are not.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Inspired by North Carolina BBQ sauce McDonald's describes its special edition gold sauce as a blend of vinegary North Carolina BBQ sauce with notes of honey, smoke and mustard, according to the news release.
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Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Crystal Frank's RedHot and its sharp, tangy, vinegary flavor — paired with approachable, moderate heat — won out against the others.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Some funky flavors can be good, like earthy, savory, leathery or smoky notes, while others such as vinegary, stinky or barnyardy are not.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Inspired by North Carolina BBQ sauce McDonald's describes its special edition gold sauce as a blend of vinegary North Carolina BBQ sauce with notes of honey, smoke and mustard, according to the news release.
—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegary
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Avocado, tomatillos, a serrano pepper, and lime are mixed together in just five minutes to make a bright and acidic dip that's served best with your favorite tortilla chips.
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It’s absorbed without needing food or a highly acidic environment.
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Scotto highlighted that Kinetik has purpose-built its system for sour gas handling, giving it an edge over new competitors that may face permitting delays of at least three years to build acid gas injection wells.
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On the other hand, a hydrangea species that can sometimes disappoint Chicago-area gardeners is the bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), known for having big blue blooms when grown in acid soil and popular in the eastern United States.
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A little sweet, a little sour, oh-so-refreshing—a limoncello spritz will never disappoint.
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Some were a little thrown off by the vegetable note, but overall, most felt like this one was a good balance of sweet and sour.
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“Vinegary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegary. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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