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Recent Examples of astringent
The finish is increasingly tannic—though not drying or overly astringent—with pleasant, lingering notes of mint chocolate (or peppermint-spiced hot chocolate), sniderdoodles, and herbal syrup.
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Fekkai’s treatment contains antibacterial and antifungal apple cider vinegar, an astringent that removes oil to prevent scalp acne and flakes between washes.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 24 July 2025
Fentimans Traditional Tonic Water: Some tasters enjoyed the strong grapefruit flavor, but others said this tonic tasted astringent.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing skin’s pH, the best Korean toners also flood it with hydration after cleansing with a face wash.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 July 2025
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Fekkai’s treatment contains antibacterial and antifungal apple cider vinegar, an astringent that removes oil to prevent scalp acne and flakes between washes.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 24 July 2025
Fentimans Traditional Tonic Water: Some tasters enjoyed the strong grapefruit flavor, but others said this tonic tasted astringent.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing skin’s pH, the best Korean toners also flood it with hydration after cleansing with a face wash.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 July 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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The pungent smell of weed pervaded the arena as YoungBoy performed an eclectic set, showcasing the breadth of songs in his catalog.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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By definition, herbs are the pungent leafy portions of certain plants, while spices are derived from seeds, fruits, flowers, or roots.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a skillet or in the oven, the beans simmer in a tangy tomato sauce doused in rich olive oil, with oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes shining through.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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While what kind of crust a Key Lime pie should have is often up for discussion, there’s no debate as heated as what should top the tangy pie.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ginger apple rye scones from Poppy Bakery Made with apple chunks, fresh ginger, crystallized ginger and locally sourced Meadowlark Organics Flour, these scones will give you the perfect zingy sweetness that embodies the feeling of a crisp fall day.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her spring collection offered flowing plissé strapless or cape-like frocks in a variety of zingy colors, from lime green and lilac to fiery red and bubblegum pink.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Inside are eight zesty colors of her choosing — out of Crayola’s 357 different hues — spanning yellow, blue, pink, green and purple.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Chorizo, a zesty pork sausage used in Mexican and Spanish cuisines, serves this goal admirably.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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