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Recent Examples of astringent
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.
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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
This gentle, astringent formula is a good fit for oily and dry skin alike, helping to unclog pores and strengthen the skin barrier.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
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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
This gentle, astringent formula is a good fit for oily and dry skin alike, helping to unclog pores and strengthen the skin barrier.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for astringent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astringent
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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
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Garlic powder adds a soft, pungent nuance, while complementing the sweetness of the butter.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Reporting Highlights Invisible Danger: Formaldehyde, a colorless pungent gas, can cause cancer, breathing problems and reproductive harms.Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
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Traditional cream cheese frosting is tangy and creamy, thanks to cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Tequila, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice, cream of coconut, and a splash of lime combine for a tangy yet smooth cocktail.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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But what elevates the show is the palpable, blazing chemistry between Bell and Brody, so fiery your screen might be hot to the touch during their zingy meet-cute.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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The salmon soaks up a zesty marinade and then grills in minutes.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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This zesty condensation of an 18-volume, 1300-page epic is a model of streamlining, even if the narrative’s many tantalizing threads, emotions and complications could stand to be fleshed out even more.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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