as in puckery
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Recent Examples of astringent
Tannins, which are also found in things like wine, giving reds their astringent taste, can suppress microbes that produce methane in the guts of a cow.
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Benji Jones, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
With its fast-twitch wit, astringent dialogue, and lyrical dialogue, Hall’s absorbing play is reminiscent of works by August Wilson, Tennessee Williams, Tracy Letts, and Jez Butterworth, whose The Hills of California similarly focuses on a group of siblings reunited by a mother’s illness.
—Rhoda Feng, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
If a whisky spends too much time aging, astringent wood notes will eventually overpower the flavor profile.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
These attacks were trying to get at the base of many different aspects of the war economy by taking out a cleaner and an astringent.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Benji Jones, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
With its fast-twitch wit, astringent dialogue, and lyrical dialogue, Hall’s absorbing play is reminiscent of works by August Wilson, Tennessee Williams, Tracy Letts, and Jez Butterworth, whose The Hills of California similarly focuses on a group of siblings reunited by a mother’s illness.
—Rhoda Feng, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
If a whisky spends too much time aging, astringent wood notes will eventually overpower the flavor profile.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
These attacks were trying to get at the base of many different aspects of the war economy by taking out a cleaner and an astringent.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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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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The base of the sauce is mustard, but the aioli cuts through its tangy, pungent flavor to create a balanced dijonnaise.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Thailand’s vibrant capital offers a sensory overload of bright colors, pungent odors, eye-popping structures and streets teeming with cars, tuk-tuks and food vendors.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Studio owner Tess Cao opened the door to a private entrance, and I was greeted by by macrame wall art and the tangy smell of incense.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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Invented in 1857 by E.R. Durkee, this creamy yet tangy blend of mayonnaise and mustard still has devoted fans in certain parts of the South.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Also try Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum, $107, with matcha, syrupy fig, zingy citrus and creamy woods.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
refinery29.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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There’s a kind of double cosmic irony to the 1959 musical, with its super-singable score by Jule Styne, its zingy lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim, and its book by Arthur Laurents, still considered one of the very best of its form by people who’ve put in the hours.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 Dec. 2024
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The record of the year category for the 2025 Grammys is full of zesty pop hits from young female acts such as Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two sous vide chicken tenders in salt and pepper or zesty garlic marinade with choice of buttermilk ranch, barbecue or boom boom sauce (26g protein).—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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