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Recent Examples of astringent
Sunlight exposure causes the tea leaves to develop a lighter green color and a more robust, astringent flavor than matcha tea leaves.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent?
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
The latter are compounds in wine that are present in grape seeds and skins and oak barrels that offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
But her private letters to her sister Cassandra show a sharper and more astringent person, someone whose cruelty and bitterness were redeemed only by her jokes.
—Lucy Worsley
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent?
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
The latter are compounds in wine that are present in grape seeds and skins and oak barrels that offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
But her private letters to her sister Cassandra show a sharper and more astringent person, someone whose cruelty and bitterness were redeemed only by her jokes.
—Lucy Worsley
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astringent
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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
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Delicious and pungent, there's no denying that the world of cheese can be a confusing (and rewarding) place.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Residents sick of the pungent smell and wary of the crop’s potential associations with the marijuana industry — of which growing, processing and sales are banned in Sutter County and Yuba City — called for an end to hemp farming.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Dec. 2025
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The menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Appetite Control Pickles have a strong and tangy flavor that can stimulate your taste buds.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
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The Tangy Tofu Pad Thai was zingy and bright, and incredibly filling thanks to the generous portion size.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Dec. 2025
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Flaky phyllo dough is filled with zesty harissa sauce and halloumi cheese and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and paprika for a savory bite-sized snack.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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