Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperacid
Adjective
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Tannins, which are compounds in wine present in grape seeds, grape skins, and oak barrels offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Conservative critics have been more astringent.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Only got better with more time to meld, and the mix of tangy and savory flavors rocked.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Serve with a side of tangy pickles to balance the rich flavors.—
Kristen Hartke,
Saveur,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Together the flavor is muddled, slightly discordant, but alone the Irish whiskey gets to sing, its apples and pears and slight malt and gentle touch a perfect foil to the zesty front palate of the lemon and the deep finish of the almonds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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The zesty sauce complements the yellow cornmeal while also pairing well with the pepper.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to a post on Facebook by the New Zealand Police, a volunteer at the store noticed a pungent aroma before opening the bag, and found multiple small bags of marijuana and a large wad of cash.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The native of Roi Et, a small village in Northeast Thailand, learned to cook from her mother and great-grandmother and carries forth their legacy with pungent pad ka pow and succulent roast chicken with crackling skin.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Signage for new and defunct art galleries appear with letters roasted dry by the relentless California sun until the edges of words peel away, looking like they were written in calligraphy.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Do not allow the soil to completely dry during the first few months as the grass seedlings establish roots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Hyperacid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperacid. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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