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Recent Examples of brinyCream-style cottage cheese blends with eggs for a soufflé-like base, while feta adds a briny bite.—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026 This briny liquid within the shell is part of the experience and a sign of true freshness.—Rai Mincey, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Cade mixed up a briny solution to replace the water and salt players were losing.—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026 Savory, slightly briny and, above all, fun.—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for briny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briny
salt
Adjective
Carolina cherry laurel is moderately salt tolerant and performs well in coastal landscapes.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Visitors are not allowed to drink anything underground because the floors — the walls, too — are salt.