How to Use tangy in a Sentence

tangy

adjective
  • Then make this crunchy, tangy slaw.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
  • These beans are sweet, smoky and tangy.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The tangy sour cream added at the end brings it over the top.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Rhubarb is the focus of this sweet, tangy pie.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Creamy, tangy, and rich, this pasta has it all.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Love, give me lips and noses, skin parting tangy skin.
    — Carson Colenbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The hot, melty, tangy stack is served atop crispy potato tots.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2019
  • The wood smoke mixed with the beach smells to make a tangy perfume.
    — Beth Thames, AL.com, 12 July 2017
  • Nothing adds to a recipe like the tangy bite of creamy goat cheese.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 July 2024
  • The sweetness of the onions plays well with the tangy sauce and cheese.
    — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2018
  • Here, tangy kimchi adds a spicy kick to an easy shrimp stir-fry.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
  • There isn't a cheese quite as distinct as creamy, tangy goat cheese.
    — Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • This recipe pairs light and airy puffs with tasty, tangy ham salad.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • The larb should be tangy, salty, and a little spicy (like me).
    — Karla Cripps, CNN, 14 Apr. 2021
  • The sauce burst with a tangy, acidic taste and a pleasant kick of spice.
    — Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
  • These onions, which are a cinch to make, are a tangy staple in my house.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Used in place of corn syrup, cane syrup gives the pie a slightly tangy twist.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • In this recipe, grapes add a touch of sweetness to the tangy, creamy mix.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In this recipe, grapes add a touch of sweetness to the tangy, creamy mix.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Tart, salty, tangy, and even a little spicy, this pot roast has it all.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
  • This maple glaze solves that problem and adds a sweet and tangy sauce to the dish.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
  • This is a sweet and tangy snack with a delicious crunch.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
  • Skip wing night and opt for this tangy casserole instead.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • This yellowy-green syrup gets mixed with the snow to make a tangy, spicy snow cone.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • This recipe skips the mayo and ops for a tangy vinaigrette to keep it light and bright.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Tame the heat from the spicy beef with a drizzle of tangy yogurt.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Skewers with a bold, tangy glaze like no other.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • These chewy worms are coated with a blend of sweet and tangy sugar.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Aleppo pepper is a fruity, tangy, and mild chile.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
  • The tangy heat helps cut through the richness of the toppings.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025

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