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
  • 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
  • Nothing adds to a recipe like the tangy bite of creamy goat cheese.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 July 2024
  • 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
  • Give it a splash of tangy lemon or lime juice or kefir.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The result is a malty, tangy bagel with a blistery, crackling crust.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
  • The pork melts into the bun, and the pickles and spicy mustard bring tangy, sharp relief.
    — New York Times, 18 June 2024
  • Here, the tangy, spicy sauce brings out the sweetness in corn that’s been seared in savory bacon fat.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The texture is pleasantly crunchy, and the flavor is tangy.
    — Jacob Roberts, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022
  • Some are on the mild and creamy side, while others are tangy or a little mustard-y.
    — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Notes of butter and tangy sour cream come through in a way that will prompt you to scrape the plate well after your last bite.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
  • Cheez-It ranch adds real cheese, just like the crackers, to the tangy, dill-y flavor ranch fans know and love.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Enjoying the sweet, tangy flavors in a waffle cone will help give you the vibes of the cheesecake crust.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022
  • With the rich cheeses and meats, these light and tangy string beans are, well, simply delicious.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
  • The cream cheese is tangy, the satiny cheese sauce is snappy, the bacon is smoky and the chives add a burst of color and sweet onion flavor.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Cream cheese: Adds a tangy flavor and creaminess to the pudding topping.
    — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The taco, topped with onion, cilantro and your choice of sweet, tangy or spicy salsa, was delicious.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2024
  • The tangy sweetness is great on salads, veggies and fruits.
    — Heather Fulbright, CNN, 3 Sep. 2021

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