Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puckery
Adjective
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Its drying, astringent nature can strip away finishes, leaving wood dull, dry, and more prone to scratches.
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Toners have earned a bad rap over the years for being astringent formulas that sting, strip, and dry out your skin.
Adjective
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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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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.
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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“Puckery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckery. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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