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Recent Examples of astringent
What was hard and astringent turns lush, spoonable, and gumdrop-like—ready for desserts, jams, stews, or to be savored on its own.
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Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 26 Nov. 2025
His conversation is astringent; his mordant wit softens into easy laughter.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Sunlight exposure causes the tea leaves to develop a lighter green color and a more robust, astringent flavor than matcha tea leaves.
—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
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Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 26 Nov. 2025
His conversation is astringent; his mordant wit softens into easy laughter.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Sunlight exposure causes the tea leaves to develop a lighter green color and a more robust, astringent flavor than matcha tea leaves.
—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
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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 hitch is the beach, which is used primarily by local fishermen and thus can be pungent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Prized for its blue-green veins, creamy yet crumbly texture, and compelling sweet yet pungent tang, this cheese begins from the raw milk of Lacaune sheep that graze in the Roquefort region of France.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Only got better with more time to meld, and the mix of tangy and savory flavors rocked.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Serve with a side of tangy pickles to balance the rich flavors.—
Kristen Hartke,
Saveur,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The branzino collars are repurposed as a riff on Buffalo wings, grilled and painted in a glaze that hits all the pleasure centers at once, with a bright, zingy vinegar punch that hums with heat.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This bright, grassy green feels so zingy and refreshing.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Together the flavor is muddled, slightly discordant, but alone the Irish whiskey gets to sing, its apples and pears and slight malt and gentle touch a perfect foil to the zesty front palate of the lemon and the deep finish of the almonds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Combine yogurt, oil, garlic, lemon, mustard, and a touch of honey for a zesty, creamy dressing.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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