Examples of pungency in a Sentence
the pungency of the vinegar gives the salad dressing the kick that it needs
theatergoers have long delighted in the pungency and wit of the play's dialogue
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Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The dressing, based on nuoc cham, a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce, has just enough fish sauce to give it depth and pungency without overpowering the brightness of the lime.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Red onion adds pungency while a couple of tablespoons of fresh, feathery dill bring a cooling, fragrant burst of freshness to the dish.
—Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Wasabi is known for its nasal-clearing pungency, exceeding that of any other condiment.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The dressing, based on nuoc cham, a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce, has just enough fish sauce to give it depth and pungency without overpowering the brightness of the lime.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Red onion adds pungency while a couple of tablespoons of fresh, feathery dill bring a cooling, fragrant burst of freshness to the dish.
—Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Wasabi is known for its nasal-clearing pungency, exceeding that of any other condiment.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pungency
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“Pungency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pungency. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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pungency
noun
pun·gen·cy
ˈpən-jən-sē 
: the quality or state of being pungent
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