1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
there's a tartness to this movie critic's reviews that's a little tiresome
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as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
there's a telltale tartness between these two teams that nobody could miss
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Recent Examples of tartness
In the Wild Eyed Rose, the voluptuous tartness of the grenadine gets to arc across the whole palate, supported by the warm light malt of the Irish whiskey and given a malic kiss at the end by the lime juice.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
The chewy, sticky treats are then rolled in sugar for a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The fresh cherry filling brings a bright, jammy tartness that cuts through the richness, while the seven-minute frosting is billowy, glossy, and marshmallow-light, adding a nostalgic touch.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
The tea brings out the green in Lazulio’s vetiver, and the cucumber cools down some of that tartness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
Sweet banana balances the tartness of cherries and blueberries in this smoothie recipe.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026
The fluffy bread surrounding the apple center balances the tartness perfectly.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
It's known for its tartness, which is why it's also called sour tea.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Made in Bulgaria, France, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Romania and Italy, as well as Greece and America, products vary in texture as well as saltiness and tartness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
The chewy, sticky treats are then rolled in sugar for a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The fresh cherry filling brings a bright, jammy tartness that cuts through the richness, while the seven-minute frosting is billowy, glossy, and marshmallow-light, adding a nostalgic touch.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
The tea brings out the green in Lazulio’s vetiver, and the cucumber cools down some of that tartness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
Sweet banana balances the tartness of cherries and blueberries in this smoothie recipe.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026
The fluffy bread surrounding the apple center balances the tartness perfectly.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
It's known for its tartness, which is why it's also called sour tea.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Made in Bulgaria, France, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Romania and Italy, as well as Greece and America, products vary in texture as well as saltiness and tartness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tartness
Noun
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Tahini’s bitterness balances the intense sweetness of dates, the traditional Ramadan break-the-fast food; stuffing dates with tahini is a Ramadan treat.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bitterness is concentrated in the green shoot itself.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Depending on the severity, menopause symptoms can affect a woman’s quality of life.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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The severity of the weather was aggravated by heat in Chicago, where highs were reaching over 90 degrees.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stir together the remoulade as the crab cakes cook, so as little time as possible stands between you and your first bite.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Infected cats can carry the fungus in their claws or skin lesions, and scratches or bites can transmit the infection to humans.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Instead, an arcane academic skirmish has devolved into open hostilities.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fox News Digital reviewed internal Signal chat messages from Seattle-area rapid response groups showing that the rejection of whistles triggered open hostility.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday afternoon, OpenAI released a new cutting-edge coding model that the company said assisted in its own creation.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Stronger aromatics, brighter acidity, and flavors that can carry through.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Specialty grade beans are evaluated by Q graders on factors such as acidity, aroma, and flavor, and the best are given an SCA score of at least 80.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Tartness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartness. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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