tang 1 of 2

noun

ˈtaŋ How to pronounce tang (audio)
Definition of tangnext
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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something the young author's novel is surprisingly earnest, tackling its subject without the slightest tang of irony

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as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses there's a real tang to her poetry—it's not all sweetness and light

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tang

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verb

as in to gong

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Recent Examples of tang
Noun
Eating with a Baddie uses sour cream, which keeps things closer to that classic creamy ranch flavor, but Greek yogurt gives you a little more tang (plus a protein boost). — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 In addition to the pops of color, the leaves and flowers are edible, with a peppery tang. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026 Offering a balance of tang, savoriness and effervescence that is sure to surprise and delight. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026 By late summer, humidity draws out Nag Champa incense, OG Kush, hot concrete, and the metallic tang of the elevated subway tracks. — Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tang
  1. hint
  2. spice
  3. gong
  4. touch
  5. piquancy
  6. clang
  7. glimmer
  8. zest
Noun
  • And given the lunar ice’s likely extreme age, Dell’Agnello says, tracing its history would offer hints about the origins of Earth’s water as well.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In overtime versus Penn State, Moore had a wide-open touchdown to Kenyon Sadiq on the corner route but quickly found the checkdown at the first hint of pressure.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • That fruity medley is both tart and sweet, followed by growing waves of baking spice, cardamom, and toasted oak.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Coriander is a favorite spice in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of spice
Verb
  • Temperatures are gong to be in the low-to-mid 90s across the region, with peak heat indices ranging from 100 to 107 degrees.
    — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • Prices at the auction were gong up and up.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of gong
Noun
  • Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Fernandez sent a ball-ahead into the attacking third and Ojeda played a first-touch cross to Luighi for the volley that made it 1-1.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of touch
Noun
  • Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
  • That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Definition of piquancy
Verb
  • After his third 3 clanged off the back of the rim midway through the first quarter, Hart pulled his shirt over his mouth.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The sequence started with Devin Vassell's mid-range jumper clanging off the back of the rim while three Timberwolves, including 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert waited in the paint for the rebound.
    — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026
Definition of clang
Noun
  • So, with her back garden pantry set to soon look more potatoes-and-carrots than homegrown orange orchard, will the Duchess keep the all-Americana, Netflix-y glimmer and gloss?
    — Chandler Tregaskes, Vanity Fair, 22 Aug. 2026
  • That rapid growth has provided a glimmer of hope in Hollywood, where optimism has been in short supply.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • Add some flair The zest of a lemon, finely grated with a Microplane, is non-negotiable in my book.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Combine flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and whisk to blend evenly so there are no lumps of sugar.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
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