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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
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The key is to tame their bitterness by blanching the slices quickly in the pasta pot, then sear them in olive oil to caramelize them slightly, soften their tang and give them golden edges.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Blessed with tender skins and jammy interiors, fresh figs can offset the tang of tomatoes and bitterness of salad greens.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
The lactic acid thickens the mixture and gives the cheese its signature subtle tang.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Hogfish, clown tang and emperor angelfish were among 300 new residents that made their debut inside the Shedd Aquarium’s $47 million Wild Reef exhibit.
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After you’re done cleaning up the kitchen or tackling tough stains around the house, a simple wash with oxygen bleach or a hint of chlorine bleach can make white towels look new again.—
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The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.—
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This quintessential New Orleans cocktail, the Sazerac, has a beautiful spice character from the rye whiskey, compared to an Old Fashioned that would use the sweeter bourbon.—
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Many chili recipes can get out of control, calling for a long list of spices, but this one delivers big flavors by calling for the perfect amounts of just the right ones.—
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Prices at the auction were gong up and up.—
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Luckily, an area rug is a simple solution that can add a cozy touch to any room for a fraction of the cost of shag carpeting and without the headache.—
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In fact, Bella Hadid has repeat-worn the style with many off-duty looks, proving that the timeless silhouette adds an outfit-elevating touch.—
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The man whom Navarro likes to call the Boss seems to value insincere, or bought, obeisance—the flapping and fussing of a maître d’—more than heartfelt fandom, which lacks the piquancy of humiliation.—
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And a jicama salad is my personal favorite, balancing heat in piquancy and chill in temperature.—
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In one lavish dinner scene, revelers carry on their conversations amid a cacophony of clanging silverware.—
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Purdy helped provide a big momentum boost with a 33-yard strike to Kittle directly into the wind with 15 seconds to play that set up a 25-yard field goal by Matt Gay, with the ball hitting the upright and clanging through for three points and a 10-8 halftime lead.—
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For the first time in many years, there is a real glimmer of hope for government transparency in Florida.—
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.—
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Lemon pepper wings are an acclaimed Atlanta creation, with a seasoning made from lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.—
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Add the oil to the barley along with the lemon zest and juice; toss.—
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“Tang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tang. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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