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Recent Examples of pungency The key is to saute the kimchi to concentrate its pungency — the more fermented the kimchi, the better. Iris Kim, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024 One of those is to impart bite: Sour-style cocktails need acid, and most of the Western world defaults to citrus thanks to its affordability, ample pungency, and mild flavor. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Not long ago, the residents of Gowanus, in Brooklyn, began to notice that the smell of their canal, known for its unpleasant odor since the Gilded Age, had reached a new level of pungency. Jake Offenhartz, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024 The bread’s soft, moist textures contrast with the tiny crunches of cacao nibs, ending with perfect pungency from black cardamom. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for pungency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungency
Noun
  • There was no jealousy, no bitterness.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Perhaps the bitterness refers to the alimony check?
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Adding antioxidant-rich herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic can further reduce harmful high-heat byproducts in cooked meats and baked foods, according to multiple studies.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In a small bowl combine apple crumbs, powdered sugar, and apple pie spice.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While the angel gets a little jaded having to work a kitchen job and develops a smoking habit, there are moments of sheer joy as Gabriel hits a dance floor and bites into a juicy burger for the first time.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Covered with ants and bleeding from what doctors would later suspect were animal bites, the pig farmer had just made a terrifying discovery near a river in this north Indian village.
    Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
Noun
  • Jayden Fraser added a two-point rush, giving his team an 8-7 edge at intermission.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In the Senate, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) attempted to move forward with a vote on a full-year Defense appropriations bill on Thursday to gain some favor with Senate Democrats on the edge about the shutdown.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Add fresh or dried (unsweetened) cranberries to oatmeal, trail mix, or roasted vegetable dishes for a pop of color and tang that livens up any fall plate.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • How to Serve It As Ever's 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is best served well-chilled, ideally between 45°F and 50°F, to highlight its bright citrus notes and refreshing acidity.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Kristen Scott Thomas, an actress who drips contempt with the acidity of a xenomorph’s blood, doesn’t want to waste time on Roddy’s romantic delusion.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, both paprikas, cumin, lemon zest, red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Pungency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungency. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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