How to Use tangy in a Sentence

tangy

adjective
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  • The meat is then deep-fried and glazed with a tangy sauce.
    — Emma Balter, Chron, 11 Aug. 2022
  • The tangy flavor of the pickles helps cut through the richness of the cheese.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Some green apples add a sweet and tangy touch to the nose.
    — Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 29 June 2022
  • The tangy sauce shines through despite the thick crust.
    — cleveland, 26 Dec. 2020
  • This maple glaze solves that problem and adds a sweet and tangy sauce to the dish.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
  • The crispy skin, the tangy sauce, and the fluffy rice combine to make an ideal meal on the go.
    — Elize Diop and Brad Johnson, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2022
  • The larb should be tangy, salty, and a little spicy (like me).
    — Karla Cripps, CNN, 14 Apr. 2021
  • This aged white cheese is salty, tangy and quite crumbly.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 3 June 2020
  • Nothing adds to a recipe like the tangy bite of creamy goat cheese.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 July 2024
  • In the bowl, the cabbage is tangy, with a subtle hint of fruit.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 3 June 2020
  • Sweet and tangy, or sweet and savory, or sweet and spicy.
    — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 17 Sep. 2021
  • The sweet and tangy sauce is the perfect complement to a mix of hearty beans.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Sour cream: Added to the mashed potatoes for a creamy, tangy flavor.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Pickles, rings of onion, and a spread of a tangy mustard knife through the salt and smoke.
    — Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 6 Nov. 2020
  • From the best biscuits to tangy, saucy coleslaw, these terms became one-in-the-same.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Give it a splash of tangy lemon or lime juice or kefir.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
  • Two sauces - the one drizzled atop the pork, sweet/sticky, the other, on the side, tangy/peppery.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 8 Aug. 2020
  • The result is a balanced flavor of sweet and tangy with a fiery kick.
    — Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The combo of a crisp gluten-free crust and tangy lime filling is sure to put a jig in your step.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The tangy, spicy, meaty wings served with herb-y fries have been sought-after for decades.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Instead, the dark, sticky cloves taste sweet, tangy and full of fruity flavor.
    — Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2020
  • These chewy worms are coated with a blend of sweet and tangy sugar.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The meat is spiced with allspice, cinnamon and mint, and the sauce is rich, tangy and sweet.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The brisket is chopped for all to see, then doused in a sweet and tangy sauce and doled out for sandwiches.
    — Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Mustard by its very nature falls on the tangy and acidic side of the spectrum.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2021
  • The tangy goat cheese paired with the sweet and salty candied bacon and dates is a match made in heaven.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2023
  • This tangy treat with just a hint of salt is sure to make any tequila fan with a sweet tooth swoon.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 1 July 2020
  • For fans, the allure of a sour comes in its uniquely tangy aroma and taste.
    — Ryan Prior, CNN, 18 Aug. 2020
  • My favorite was the golden mustard sauce that was tangy and not at all vinegary.
    — Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
  • On a holiday table chock-full of dishes that are rich and richer, something raw and tangy is a welcome contrast.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 26 Oct. 2024

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