tang
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The citric acid that adds tang to sugary drinks and the silica that gives toothpaste its grit are made with it, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
But I’d like to make the case for my pasta, which draws inspiration from classic spaghetti alla puttanesca while doubling down on the acidity, brightness and overall tang.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
The coconut was sweet and nutty, the cream cheese adding a gentle tang that kept the sugar in check.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
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
There was a bitter tang in the air of Mordor that dried the mouth.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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