as in puckery
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Recent Examples of astringent
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.
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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
By early 2012, Kirk was smitten with the astringent libertarian worldview of Ron Paul and speaking at local Tea Party rallies.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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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
By early 2012, Kirk was smitten with the astringent libertarian worldview of Ron Paul and speaking at local Tea Party rallies.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astringent
Adjective
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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
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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
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Both Tokyo and Seoul blast riders with artificial freshness to make commuting a little less pungent.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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The last of those features include ventilated compartments to keep everything in the right place and free of pungent odors.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Be the first to rate & review! Punchy and zingy lemon and Dijon mustard instantly brighten the classic carrot-raisin salad.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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This year’s show reminded me of the extravagant, zingy celebrations of cinema from my youth, with a highly competent host leading the viewer through nearly four hours of speeches, montages, and musical numbers.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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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
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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 3 Apr. 2025.
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