Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperacid
Adjective
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Gone are the days when instant was synonymous with weak coffee, bitter and astringent, and mainly made with Robusta beans instead of the preferred arabica.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025 -
What was hard and astringent turns lush, spoonable, and gumdrop-like—ready for desserts, jams, stews, or to be savored on its own.—
Benjamin Kemper,
Saveur,
26 Nov. 2025
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The spicy, sour, tangy dressing with tons of fresh herbs was the perfect contrast to such a rich, fatty cut.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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The tender pulled pork, tossed in a tangy sauce with one foot in Memphis and the Carolinas, was a standout.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
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Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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As part of the hotel redesign, the pool area is now a zesty terracotta and the pool tiles are a gorgeous viridian that mimics the sea below.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Most of us know licorice for its sweet, pungent flavor in candy and beverages—or, perhaps, as a soothing remedy for heartburn and tummy trouble.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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No suspicious whine in the air, no burning of pungent oils to put off biters.—
Antonia Quirke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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It’s infused with hydrating ingredients, including mirsalehi honey and argan oil, which work together to replenish moisture in dry, frizzy hair.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the summer of 2025, Wy’East Mountain Academy, located at Mount Hood in Oregon, debuted the largest airbag and dry slope in North America, 80 feet wide and 200 feet long.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Hyperacid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperacid. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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