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Recent Examples of fermented
Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Natto Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Tempeh Think of tempeh as tofu’s ultra-fermented cousin.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Kennedy is known to eat steak with fermented vegetables for breakfast and even bring his own sauerkraut to restaurants — a habit his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, joked about with The Cut.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Japanese natto, made from fermented soybeans, gets its signature stretchiness from bacterial cultures.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Made with fermented fish (often anchovies) and salt, fish sauce adds unrivaled complexity to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Some fermented foods can be high in sodium or sugar (like kimchi and miso or yogurt, kefir, and kombucha, respectively), so that can be something to watch out for.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025
Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
First, it's naturally fermented, then it's aged in wooden casks.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
People who experience an upset stomach from fruit might be sensitive to fermentable carbohydrates, which are sugars that are fermented in their gut during digestion.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
The ingredients are 100% raw and organic, handcrafted and fermented for a month.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Why Cultured Butter Makes Better Buttered Pasta Unlike American-style butter, which is typically made with sweet cream for a mild, somewhat neutral flavor profile, cultured butter is created from cream that's been fermented before churning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
It’s served with a yogurt ice cream, fermented green strawberries and a sauce made from apple juice and fermented shiitake brine.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Jun Jun is a fermented tea made with green tea and raw honey.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Natto Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Tempeh Think of tempeh as tofu’s ultra-fermented cousin.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Kennedy is known to eat steak with fermented vegetables for breakfast and even bring his own sauerkraut to restaurants — a habit his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, joked about with The Cut.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Japanese natto, made from fermented soybeans, gets its signature stretchiness from bacterial cultures.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Made with fermented fish (often anchovies) and salt, fish sauce adds unrivaled complexity to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Some fermented foods can be high in sodium or sugar (like kimchi and miso or yogurt, kefir, and kombucha, respectively), so that can be something to watch out for.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
And when fermented in the colon, soluble fiber produces short-chain fatty acids that support gut health and help control inflammation.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
First, it's naturally fermented, then it's aged in wooden casks.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
People who experience an upset stomach from fruit might be sensitive to fermentable carbohydrates, which are sugars that are fermented in their gut during digestion.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
The ingredients are 100% raw and organic, handcrafted and fermented for a month.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Why Cultured Butter Makes Better Buttered Pasta Unlike American-style butter, which is typically made with sweet cream for a mild, somewhat neutral flavor profile, cultured butter is created from cream that's been fermented before churning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
It’s served with a yogurt ice cream, fermented green strawberries and a sauce made from apple juice and fermented shiitake brine.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
Adjective
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Ground turmeric and raw garlic add a subtle bitter edge alongside sour lemon juice.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tangy pink lemonade and tart cranberry juice combine with fizzy club soda for an unbeatable sweet-sour sparkler.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The changes have provoked criticism from Democrats, who have accused the president of trying to weaponize the arts for political purposes.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lone spark from the hosts was Ross Johnston’s decisive fight win against Tyler Tucker, though Johnston was assessed a major penalty for boarding on the hit that provoked the conflict.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, suet molds in the rain and quickly turns rancid in hot weather.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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As is so often the case, there was a backlash against all the pre-release hype; the free publicity generated by Preminger’s talent search had turned rancid by the time the film finally arrived.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As of this week, the effort had raised $3,855.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association, which sponsors the event, has raised more than $130,000 in the last 18 years alone, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to Silverman, the officers unzipped the bag and saw a decomposed head and torso.—
Kyung Lah,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Officers unzipped the bag and found a decomposed head and torso, according to the documents.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He was promoted to associate head coach from assistant on October 14, 2025.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fleck promoted next year’s deeper crop of pro prospects.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Princess Kate brewed her husband a cappuccino sans latte art, but Prince William usually orders a decaf drink.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The beans are roasted, ground, and brewed in-house, and the tables of regulars fill up quickly inside and on the covered patio.—
Colleen McNally Arnett,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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