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Recent Examples of astringent
Until a few decades ago, Carignan grapes were grown in Italy, France, Spain and Algeria to produce high yield, low quality juice with high acidity and astringent tannins.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There’s always an element of chemistry to consider; tannins, which are compounds in wine present in grape seeds, grape skins, and oak barrels, offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
With orange-red skin and golden flesh, the result is less earthy and astringent and can be eaten raw.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Try These Two Easy Ways Flavor Gone are the days when instant was synonymous with weak coffee, bitter and astringent, and mainly made with Robusta beans instead of the preferred arabica.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There’s always an element of chemistry to consider; tannins, which are compounds in wine present in grape seeds, grape skins, and oak barrels, offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
With orange-red skin and golden flesh, the result is less earthy and astringent and can be eaten raw.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Try These Two Easy Ways Flavor Gone are the days when instant was synonymous with weak coffee, bitter and astringent, and mainly made with Robusta beans instead of the preferred arabica.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 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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In Fez, shadowy narrow alleys twist through the medina—past mosaic-tiled courtyards and the pungent scent of leather dyeing vats.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The store sells basic produce, along with more specialty items, like durian — a large, spiky fruit with a pungent smell and creamy texture — and taro — a root vegetable with vanilla and coconut undertones.—
Rachel Schlueter,
Kansas City Star,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The Cherry Berry & Sprite beverage is bustling with tangy and fruity flavor, but the carbonation and tartness from medley of berries may elicit an initial sour reaction.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This comforting chicken recipe can be made quickly in your Crockpot and offers a tangy, savory meal for dinner tonight.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Pallini Limoncello is zingy and just sweet enough to create an exciting flavor profile of a spritz riff.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Sweet, juicy tomatoes meet buttery avocado, peppery arugula, and a zingy lemon vinaigrette in this refreshingly easy summer salad recipe.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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This bright and zesty poke cake is the perfect summer dessert for adults and kids alike.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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The palate dances with vibrant strawberry-raspberry notes and gets a zesty finish from citrus notes.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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