1
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
George Caulkin, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Then it all gets tossed with Parmesan for a salty tang.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The tang of Zing Zang transports me to the crowded confines of my grandmother’s wet bar, where the adults mixed batches of Bloody Mary’s as family slowly trickled in on Christmas Day.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Flavor Red velvet offers a nuanced, luxurious flavor profile that entails sweet notes of vanilla balanced by a pleasant tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, all rounded out with a muted hint of cocoa.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Two successive home losses have carried the stale tang of a side in need of a refresh and a veering between extremes.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Then it all gets tossed with Parmesan for a salty tang.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The tang of Zing Zang transports me to the crowded confines of my grandmother’s wet bar, where the adults mixed batches of Bloody Mary’s as family slowly trickled in on Christmas Day.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Flavor Red velvet offers a nuanced, luxurious flavor profile that entails sweet notes of vanilla balanced by a pleasant tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, all rounded out with a muted hint of cocoa.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This solid version is similarly lush, infusing a base of rose wax with the signature floral bouquet—think lily, iris, peony, and tons of slightly spice rose—along with vanilla and Tonka bean.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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There's an undercurrent of floral honeysuckle and a whisper of cardamom spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The plush microfiber material is gentle on the skin, and the oversized bows add a cute touch to the whole experience.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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It was designed to enhance other scents and add a softening, personalized touch to whichever fragrance it’s paired with.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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First, David Pastrnak set up Geekie for a one-timer but, with much of the net at which to shoot, Geekie clanged the near post.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sam Hauser had a chance to extend that lead moments later after Tatum stole a pass and sprung him for a fast break, but his wide-open dunk attack clanged off the rim.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The coach listens not just for answers, but for glimmers—early signals of ideas that could be shaped into something bigger.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the glimmers of optimism surrounding the tariffs did not last.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The gin is fresh and assertive on the nose, featuring powerful juniper aromas, followed by citrus zest and cucumber.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Scatter the pistachios over the salad and garnish with additional lemon zest and black pepper.—
Wire Report,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Moscow's rejection of all U.S. proposals that do not concede to its demands like government change, demilitarization, and territorial concessions, clash with warnings by Rubio and Trump that the U.S. could walk away if there is no progress and suggest an end to hostilities is not imminent.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Anything with too many color combinations, however, could clash quickly.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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