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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
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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Most of us know licorice for its sweet, pungent flavor in candy and beverages—or, perhaps, as a soothing remedy for heartburn and tummy trouble.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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No suspicious whine in the air, no burning of pungent oils to put off biters.—
Antonia Quirke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tender meatballs and tangy sauce are a winning combo that comes together even better in a portable slider.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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In addition to its tangy flavor, customers praise its health properties.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This year kicked off with an unlikely nail color trend: a zingy, red-tinged orange.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
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Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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As part of the hotel redesign, the pool area is now a zesty terracotta and the pool tiles are a gorgeous viridian that mimics the sea below.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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