as in puckery
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Recent Examples of astringent
The ones trying too hard to replicate the fresh-roast experience are what end up tasting weak, too astringent, and full of off flavors.
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Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 June 2024
Unlike Western cleansers, which often rely on harsh surfactants or astringent ingredients, Korean ones maintain the skin’s moisture barrier and natural pH balance, says Cho.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Feb. 2025
If your skin has inflamed pimples, aloe vera may also help reduce them significantly due to its astringent properties.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 June 2024
Unlike Western cleansers, which often rely on harsh surfactants or astringent ingredients, Korean ones maintain the skin’s moisture barrier and natural pH balance, says Cho.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Feb. 2025
If your skin has inflamed pimples, aloe vera may also help reduce them significantly due to its astringent properties.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Vogue, 13 Feb. 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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Then amplify that based on a steady diet of some kind of pungent food.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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Roasting transforms pungent, sharp and crunchy radishes into a mellow, nutty and slightly sweet juicy side dish.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
15 Apr. 2025
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Or use lentils in an entirely different pasta recipe altogether, like with bow tie noodles, roasted veggies, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette dressing. 9.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
11 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the sweetness of the carrots, the finished salad is garlicky, tangy, and spicy.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Orange Sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange–the perfect zingy color for the summer months.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
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Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.—
Rob Kyff,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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With the acidic marinara, zesty pesto, and little chunks of mozzarella, this hotdog hit all the markers of the tie-dye pie from Rubirosa.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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