astringent

adjective

Definition of astringentnext
as in puckery

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Recent Examples of astringent With water, the clove intensifies, along with sweet cinnamon, astringent oak, more flaky pastry and hard caramel chews. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Its drying, astringent nature can strip away finishes, leaving wood dull, dry, and more prone to scratches. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 23 June 2026 Toners have earned a bad rap over the years for being astringent formulas that sting, strip, and dry out your skin. — Sarah Felbin, Allure, 23 May 2026 The dish is both sweet and astringent, and the judges think the dish needed a sauce to bring everything together. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for astringent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astringent
  1. puckery
  2. pungent
  3. tangy
  4. zingy
  5. zesty
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of puckery
Adjective
  • The script is full of pungent, funny debates about power, with observations that still land.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The garlic added a pungent heat, and the tahina a nutty savoriness.
    — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of pungent
Adjective
  • By swapping in tomatillos for the more common tomatoes and pairing them with citrus, Schmitt brings bright, tangy notes to this simple soup.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Some fans are staunch defenders of the polarizing pork sandwich, which consists of a boneless pork patty smothered in tangy barbecue sauce, topped with onions and pickles and served on a toasted roll.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of tangy
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  • Be sure to order a side of the crispy potatoes and the zingy herb salad.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, an electric color palette of zingy greens, bold reds, and Prussian blues–touched off with plenty of black accents–amplifies the property’s wildly original juxtaposition of antiquity and modernity.
    — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of zingy
Adjective
  • The Polaris dazzles with tequila, mezcal, blackberry syrup, and a touch of citrus air foam, while the Hydra balances gin, mastiha, carrot, celery, and a bright, zesty twist of lime.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Five-Spice Pumpkin Bread This Five-Spice Pumpkin Bread takes a bold twist on the traditional recipe with roasted Autumn Frost squash and a zesty five-spice powder instead of classic pumpkin spice.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of zesty

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