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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.
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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.
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Benjamin Kemper,
Saveur,
26 Nov. 2025
The Howes variety is tart, sour, and slightly astringent and has a firm texture.
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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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The club is located in Lancaster County, surrounded by chicken and dairy farms that give off a pungent odor of fermenting feed and manure.
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Italian sauvignon blanc offers an alterative that is typically subtler, more textured and less dependent on those pungent aromatics.
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Creamy and tangy with just the right amount of crunch, Martha's macaroni salad recipe is a classic for good reason.
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Our favorite part of this recipe is the tangy buttermilk ranch dressing.
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The sushi bar serves fresh fish and zingy flavors at reasonable prices, and the tonkotsu ramen is deeply satisfying.
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These fragrances carry that same memory: ionic and subtly zingy, softened by an indulgent warmth that lingers.
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Available in black, white, olive green, and a zesty chartreuse hue with subtle floral stitching, the tote is an ideal companion for work commutes, travel days, beach outings, and even as a diaper bag alternative.
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Made with a base of sparkling wine and zesty Valencia orange juice, this effervescent wine is bright, dry, and refreshing.
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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