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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
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The worst place at a factory to work for was always the screen-printing department—the hot metal and lacquer thinner produce pungent toxins that workers have no choice but to inhale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Surrendering to a relaxing massage with a pungent herbal oil—one treatment among many of Sisley’s top-notch line of Phyto-aromatic beauty products—was in perfect sync with the luxe countryside spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The simple graham cracker crust and tangy cream cheese filling make a light, portable, make-ahead dessert that's great for potlucks and picnics.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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How to Eat Soursop The mildly sweet and tangy flavor of soursop is delicious in recipes.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 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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Meanwhile, Marsanne adds weight and texture through the mid-palate, and Chenin Blanc contributes vibrancy and a bright, zesty finish.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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The buddy cops’ zesty chemistry goes out on a high as Detective Campbell and Lieutenant Cole bicker next to ambulance at the film’s end.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
5 June 2026
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“Astringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astringent. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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