as in juiciness
the quality or state of being full of juice the succulence of the apple was such that the first bite sent juice running down my chin

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Recent Examples of succulence An elegant delight in the mouth with lush tropical flavors, suave succulence and jumping acidity and minerality. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 In this white chili recipe, the dry leftover turkey stews low and slow in chicken or turkey broth to bring moisture and succulence back to the meat. Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023 At the Disco, Paramore and any other band willing to push its songs past melodic succulence toward something richer, tangier, queasier. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023 This red Argentinian shrimp has a sweet succulence that some (my cousin Annmarie) compare to lobster, which might be a stretch, Annmarie. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 20 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for succulence

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“Succulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulence. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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