puckery

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Recent Examples of puckery 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 Tropical mango and guava layer under red cherry, berry, and orange peel flavors, with a minerally salinity emerging with pithy, puckery lime zest on a beautifully long and intense finish. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 May 2022 The curd will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks and adds a puckery sweetness to simple breakfasts like pancakes or a piece of toast long after the dutch baby is eaten up. Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022 Hibiscus can be astringent, and many temper its puckery qualities with sugar to a cloying effect. Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021 Beautiful citrus leans a little exotic, with puckery lemon zest balancing a creamy finish. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 5 July 2021 The Passion Fruit release in their Frucht series is downright puckery. Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2021 The roll-up goes into the fryer and voilà — a next-level spin on 'Minnesota sushi' that hits all the crispy, creamy, salty and puckery notes. Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puckery
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • Salty popcorn, tangy lemon, peppery curries—any flavor profile works as a canvas.
    Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
  • This light but long-lasting scent features a trio of fruity, tangy blackcurrant, light floral jasmine, and subtly woody cedarwood.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Bask in the calming mix of woody vetiver and zesty bergamot, and use it as a massage stone for an incredibly relaxing and indulgent self-care ritual that rivals a day at your favorite spa. $45 at Kate McLeod There’s nothing more relaxing than a soothing scalp massage.
    Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Chef Thompson suggests adding a touch of ginger to cranberry sauce for a zesty surprise and cooking potatoes in duck fat for indulgent richness.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Garlic Known for its pungent taste and odor, garlic is a popular ingredient in many cuisines.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In the herb's fresh form, bay leaves taste bitter and pungent, but when dried, the herb has a more aromatic flavor, similar to thyme and oregano.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024

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“Puckery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckery. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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