puckery

Definition of puckerynext

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Recent Examples of puckery 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 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 Tropical mango and guava layer under red cherry, berry, and orange peel flavors, with a minerally salinity emerging with pithy, puckery lime zest on a beautifully long and intense finish. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 May 2022 The curd will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks and adds a puckery sweetness to simple breakfasts like pancakes or a piece of toast long after the dutch baby is eaten up. Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022 Hibiscus can be astringent, and many temper its puckery qualities with sugar to a cloying effect. Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021 The Passion Fruit release in their Frucht series is downright puckery. Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2021 The roll-up goes into the fryer and voilà — a next-level spin on 'Minnesota sushi' that hits all the crispy, creamy, salty and puckery notes. Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puckery
Adjective
  • With water, the clove intensifies, along with sweet cinnamon, astringent oak, more flaky pastry and hard caramel chews.
    Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Its drying, astringent nature can strip away finishes, leaving wood dull, dry, and more prone to scratches.
    Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • The bold, tangy flavor of pickles takes center stage on this party-ready snack board.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
  • Remove pickled radishes from brine and add to collard greens; add some brine for tangier greens if desired.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Lemon slices cook alongside the chicken and add bright, zesty flavor.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • The daily rotating menu draws from various stops along the route; that night, I was served a zesty octopus, caught in Perth and paired with chimichurri and saltbush, an herb native to arid interior plains like the ones surrounding Kalgoorlie.
    Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • These compounds have a strong, pungent odor that many insects, including grubs, find repulsive.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
  • By the early 1990s, Eugene had earned itself a reputation as a beacon of progressive-minded irreverence, drawing a pungent mix of weirdos, iconoclasts, and freethinkers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

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“Puckery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckery. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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