astringent

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Recent Examples of astringent The ones trying too hard to replicate the fresh-roast experience are what end up tasting weak, too astringent, and full of off flavors. Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 June 2024 Unlike Western cleansers, which often rely on harsh surfactants or astringent ingredients, Korean ones maintain the skin’s moisture barrier and natural pH balance, says Cho. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025 SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Feb. 2025 If your skin has inflamed pimples, aloe vera may also help reduce them significantly due to its astringent properties. Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for astringent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astringent
Adjective
  • As the base for a marinade and grilling sauce, passion fruit's puckery tartness—think mango and pineapple with a slightly sour kick—is an ideal complement to rich, buttery shellfish.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Their recipe combines silky texture, puckery tartness and richness (courtesy of olive oil) in every bite.
    Ben MimsCooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2022
Adjective
  • Then amplify that based on a steady diet of some kind of pungent food.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Roasting transforms pungent, sharp and crunchy radishes into a mellow, nutty and slightly sweet juicy side dish.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Pineapple casserole is the ultimate sweet-meets-savory dish, doubling as both a tangy side tish and a buttery dessert.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Sticky Honey-Soy Chicken Legs Bone-in, skin-on chicken legs glossed in a sticky honey mustard glaze strike the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and delightfully savory.
    Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Orange Sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange–the perfect zingy color for the summer months.
    Melisa Vargas, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The Polish Cannonball delivers comfort with egg noodles, kielbasa, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a zesty herb crema.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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