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Recent Examples of astringent
Dazzle Dry Mini Kit 4 Step Manicure System The four steps in the Dazzle Dry system have an accompanying product; step one is prep using an astringent alcohol to remove debris and oil, step two is a base coat, step three is nail polish color, and step four is top coat.
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
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, 26 Dec. 2025
What was hard and astringent turns lush, spoonable, and gumdrop-like—ready for desserts, jams, stews, or to be savored on its own.
—Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 26 Nov. 2025
The Howes variety is tart, sour, and slightly astringent and has a firm texture.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2025
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
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, 26 Dec. 2025
What was hard and astringent turns lush, spoonable, and gumdrop-like—ready for desserts, jams, stews, or to be savored on its own.
—Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 26 Nov. 2025
The Howes variety is tart, sour, and slightly astringent and has a firm texture.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 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
Adjective
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Olive oil and lemon juice form a simple dressing that keeps everything bright and tangy while the salty cheese adds a briny bite.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Crispy tofu and roasted veggies get a slathering of zingy Sriracha-peanut sauce in this recipe.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tangy layers of lemon pudding and cream cheese make this Lemon Lush a delightfully zingy treat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The buttery richness of the amberjack completely melts into a bright, tangy yuzu-ponzu drizzle, while a topping of yuzu pepper adds a fresh, zesty kick of heat.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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