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Recent Examples of astringent
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.
—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
His conversation is astringent; his mordant wit softens into easy laughter.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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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.
—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
His conversation is astringent; his mordant wit softens into easy laughter.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 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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Asparagus also has a pungent smell and taste that rabbits find unappealing.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Texture and taste of black garlic While raw garlic has a sharp, pungent taste, black garlic typically has a milder, slightly sweet taste.—
Mavra Javed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Roasted celeriac gets a decadent glow up, served with tangy staka cream (like next-level butter) and truffles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The fermentation process turns the natural sugars into a tangy, drinkable, yogurt-like beverage.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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This zingy and creamy lemon trifle resembles lemon meringue pie but is so much easier to make.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This sweet-yet-zesty lemon dessert is an old-fashioned treat with a double crust to keep the custard-like filling inside.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Grab a slice to top your favorite citrusy cookies, or add it to breakfast pancakes for a zesty twist.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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