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Recent Examples of briny
The Puget Sound's mix of fresh and saltwater gives local oysters a plump, firm texture and a clean, briny finish that's hard to find anywhere else.
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
The combination of crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet tomatoes, bitter red onion, and briny pepperoncini is the perfect balance to a cozy, cheesy entree.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
As International Pickle Day continues to gain visibility, festivals like Picklesburgh show how a once-simple snack has evolved into a full-scale food phenomenon, inspiring everything from limited-edition drinks to destination events centered entirely around briny flavor.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Fragrant Thai basil, briny fish sauce, and tangy tamarind anchor rotating menus that nudge diners to dive deeper into the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
—Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
The combination of crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet tomatoes, bitter red onion, and briny pepperoncini is the perfect balance to a cozy, cheesy entree.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
As International Pickle Day continues to gain visibility, festivals like Picklesburgh show how a once-simple snack has evolved into a full-scale food phenomenon, inspiring everything from limited-edition drinks to destination events centered entirely around briny flavor.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Fragrant Thai basil, briny fish sauce, and tangy tamarind anchor rotating menus that nudge diners to dive deeper into the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
—Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briny
salt
Adjective
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Why Baking Soda Works on Weeds The reason baking soda is effective in killing weeds is that one of its major ingredients is salt.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
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Star jasmine is moderately salt tolerant but not cold hardy.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Briny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briny. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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