tang
Example Sentences
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He opted for pseudo-macho pastiche, with a distinct Reddit-ish tang: Operation Epic Fury might as well translate to Operation Epic Bacon.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026
Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
It's not the kind of kimchi my family would have made, but the process - rubbing paste into each leaf, waiting for the tang to deepen - connects back to kitchens thousands of miles away.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
Rye is the old-school classic, its slight tang and caraway whisper built for diner lore.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025
The dimly lit corridor smelled of flowers and of furniture polish, with just the slightest tang of formaldehyde and rot beneath the surface.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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