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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.
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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
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
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Other fruit juices are more sour and acidic (like lemon) or bitter and astringent (like grapefruit).—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Jan. 2025
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Witch hazel provides gentle astringent properties to help control excess oil and tighten pores without over-drying the skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Key Ingredients for Potato Skins This ingredient list is short, and everything works overtime for the savory, cheesy, and tangy flavors of this classic appetizer.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by yellow and green Sriracha sauces, its tangy and sweet flavors combine with just a dash of heat to bring a bold twist to Sriracha and a satisfying crunch to every bite.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This slightly masculine fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, then gets grassy and a little dirty thanks to the notes of vetiver and synthetic civet musk.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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These wines are crisp and refreshing on the palate, with high acidity and zesty citrus notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The air was thick with both anticipation and a pungent smell as visitors flocked to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden last weekend for a chance to see a rare flower bloom.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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The 2013 is a rich, intense, almost brooding wine that begs for hearty stews or (and) pungent mature cheeses.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Puckery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckery. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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