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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, 24 Mar. 2025
The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Immediately, your tongue is filled with a sweet-and-sour tang.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
If Dan Burn’s goal and elevation to the England squad became the individual story of the weekend and Isak’s goal carried a tang of inevitability — so good, so unstoppable — then Newcastle’s midfield felt like the crux of it.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Immediately, your tongue is filled with a sweet-and-sour tang.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
Noun
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois Chicken Salad This chicken salad with cabbage, radicchio and a nutty dressing from chef Wolfgang Puck is a celebration of texture and boasts a balance of acidity, spice and sweetness.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Could any foods or spices interact with my medications?—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
Noun
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But even adjusting for opportunity (per 1,000 touches), the former Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is more than holding his own, as the below graphic shows.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The rooms are minimalist—wooden floors, white walls, and simple design touches that reflect Japanese sensibilities.—
Yukari Sakamoto,
AFAR Media,
27 May 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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Next came a series of crashes and bangs, pots clanging and a thwacking sound like a broom hitting the floor.—
Suleika Jaouad,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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When the broadcast returned, Henley's ball was already halfway toward the hole, clanging off the flagstick and dropping in for a swinging eagle.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The palate unfolds with a rich fruitcake and cigar, brightened by orange zest and baking spices, leading to a warming finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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These sweet, tart treats get a dash of sugar to top off the crust, a sprinkle of orange zest, and loads of strawberry and rhubarb inside—all within a crusted pie that’s about the size of a muffin.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Above, a curious duel unfolded: a seagull clashing mid-air with a hovering drone.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Others in Trump's orbit, such as former senior Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who has clashed with Musk in recent months, were less conciliatory.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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