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Recent Examples of astringent
What was hard and astringent turns lush, spoonable, and gumdrop-like—ready for desserts, jams, stews, or to be savored on its own.
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Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 26 Nov. 2025
His conversation is astringent; his mordant wit softens into easy laughter.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Sunlight exposure causes the tea leaves to develop a lighter green color and a more robust, astringent flavor than matcha tea leaves.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent?
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
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Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 26 Nov. 2025
His conversation is astringent; his mordant wit softens into easy laughter.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Sunlight exposure causes the tea leaves to develop a lighter green color and a more robust, astringent flavor than matcha tea leaves.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent?
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 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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The classroom was very hot and had a foul odor, a thick, pungent coal smell that we had been told to associate with freedom.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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From the sweet and pungent Cipolla Rossa di Tropea festival in Ricadi to chestnut fairs in the mountains, these gatherings are a lively, delicious way to connect with the region’s culture and flavors.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This yellowy-green syrup gets mixed with the snow to make a tangy, spicy snow cone.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their transformation through pickling—turning a simple, earthy root into a tangy, vibrant dish—was often seen as a metaphor for renewal and the endurance of the Jewish people through adversity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This zingy and creamy lemon trifle resembles lemon meringue pie but is so much easier to make.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Chanel, brooch, $4,100 This cotton and silk flower brooch from Chanel’s spring/summer 2026 collection by Matthieu Blazy carries the kind of zingy energy powerful enough to make winter feel like a distant memory.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This comes with six shrimp and a zesty sauce.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Or do as the French do–dip the Artichoke leaves into a zesty aioli and scrape the savory pulp with your teeth.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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