as in hints
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangs
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026 -
After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who sees himself as the unequivocal boss of the house and frequently clashes with his liberal niece Blaire, an outspoken college student who often finds herself at odds with her more traditional-minded relatives.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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For instance, as the moon clashes with Saturn, Mars and Mercury in Aries, tempers could flare internally or with those around you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This will allow Roman to hunt down exoplanets through flickers, or distortions, in starlight as planets pass in front of stars — assuming the distortions aren't due to starquakes, or some other stellar phenomena.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are no easy answers in education, but there are glimmers of hope.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Rooms are contemporary in style, decorated in grays and whites with touches of aquamarine in the carpets that reflect the ocean outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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French interiors blend elegance and comfort with ornate details, vintage finds, and personal touches.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soft piano music intermingles with the tweeting of sparrows outside, and my nose tingles with the heady scent of leather mixed with the musty perfume of incense burning on the windowsill.—
Nicola Chilton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the bullet weight clinks and clacks along the bottom, bass will key in on your rig and follow it.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Norah feels celebrated and strengthened by its community, an ethos that rings true when Claire speaks about those around her.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Tangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangs. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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