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Recent Examples of astringent
Tannins, which are compounds in wine present in grape seeds, grape skins, and oak barrels offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
Conservative critics have been more astringent.
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Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Dazzle Dry Mini Kit 4 Step Manicure System The four steps in the Dazzle Dry system have an accompanying product; step one is prep using an astringent alcohol to remove debris and oil, step two is a base coat, step three is nail polish color, and step four is top coat.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Gone are the days when instant was synonymous with weak coffee, bitter and astringent, and mainly made with Robusta beans instead of the preferred arabica.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
Conservative critics have been more astringent.
—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Dazzle Dry Mini Kit 4 Step Manicure System The four steps in the Dazzle Dry system have an accompanying product; step one is prep using an astringent alcohol to remove debris and oil, step two is a base coat, step three is nail polish color, and step four is top coat.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Gone are the days when instant was synonymous with weak coffee, bitter and astringent, and mainly made with Robusta beans instead of the preferred arabica.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astringent
Adjective
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The club is located in Lancaster County, surrounded by chicken and dairy farms that give off a pungent odor of fermenting feed and manure.
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Italian sauvignon blanc offers an alterative that is typically subtler, more textured and less dependent on those pungent aromatics.
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Lemon cake layers spread with tangy strawberry-lemonade jam, and dressed with a fresh strawberry frosting pull together our favorite the summer flavors into one pretty, pink cake.
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From tangy tangerine to bold cobalt blues and electric purples, the most vibrant nail polishes for summer go with pretty much anything.
Adjective
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The surprising combination of pasta, pepperoni slices, olives, and bell peppers dressed in a zingy Italian vinaigrette.
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Brands even sell pickle juice on its own, pickle-free, for use in salty, zingy cocktails or refreshing probiotic supplements.
Adjective
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Available in black, white, olive green, and a zesty chartreuse hue with subtle floral stitching, the tote is an ideal companion for work commutes, travel days, beach outings, and even as a diaper bag alternative.
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Made with a base of sparkling wine and zesty Valencia orange juice, this effervescent wine is bright, dry, and refreshing.
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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