tang
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“You won’t miss the statue,” the clerk said, the slightest tang of exasperation in his tone.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
The citric acid that adds tang to sugary drinks and the silica that gives toothpaste its grit are made with it, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
But I’d like to make the case for my pasta, which draws inspiration from classic spaghetti alla puttanesca while doubling down on the acidity, brightness and overall tang.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
It adds moisture, tenderness, and just enough tang to make things interesting.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
If she didn’t, he would walk home with his coat wrapped about him, a tang of salt in his mouth.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
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