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as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
I didn't add enough sugar to the lemonade, and now it's way too tart
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as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
responded to the heckler with a tart comeback
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as in prostitute
a woman who engages in sexual activities for money
another movie featuring an Old West saloon scene with the requisite gamblers, gunslingers, and tarts
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Recent Examples of tart
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Soon, tart cherries will join them.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
With a pour of salsa roja, tart and hot (but not overly so), or a more judicious application of the punishingly spicy salsa verde, the bean and cheese transforms into a kinetic flavor field of curves and spikes.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
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Adjective
The passion fruit topper gave the dish a slightly tart, tropical finish that perfectly complemented the sweet pudding.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Soon, tart cherries will join them.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Noun
The flavor profile leans brighter, fruitier and slightly more tart.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
With a pour of salsa roja, tart and hot (but not overly so), or a more judicious application of the punishingly spicy salsa verde, the bean and cheese transforms into a kinetic flavor field of curves and spikes.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tart
Adjective
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As the tissue breaks down, your mouth loses its protective barrier against germs, acidic foods, and irritation.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Pairing hot peppers with acidic ingredients, such as lime juice or vinegar, or with dairy, can help neutralize some of the jalapeño heat.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Hollywood celebs ran the gamut, from Brad Pitt—who drove one GT onto the bridge—to Jacob Elordi and Kevin Hart, while Blink 182 played a surprisingly sarcastic mini set.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Kara, wearing a vintage Blondie T-shirt and brown trench coat, fights them off while making sarcastic quips, almost Han Solo-like.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The next year, he was arrested again for robbing and assaulting a prostitute.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Later that day, he was stabbed to death in a drug deal gone bad by two transients and a prostitute.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Insults were par for the course at The Roast of Kevin Hart, but some jokes had more acid than others.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its satirical aim feels spot-on.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Carter was the founder of the satirical monthly Spy and newsletter Air Mail.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Noun
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This kind of inclusivity would explain Glenn Close‘s appearance — as a visiting literary scholar — at just the right moment, as well as Penélope Cruz’s showstopping cameo as Nené, a singer-slash-hooker who schools Sebastián on the then-nascent form of the modern transgender movement.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Bemis, sold by her family in China and sent to America, worked as a domestic, not as a hooker.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, 24 taps feature a wide range of styles, from hoppy and light to sour, dark, and experimental, with four core beers always on offer.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Viewers can expect this tale of neocolonialism with echoes of #MeToo to leave a sour taste in their mouths.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Homes and gardens sit behind protective walls and gates with barbed wire.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The woman at the front desk of the Devil’s Rope Museum in McLean, Texas, was thrilled Bob Wire was visiting the barbed wire exhibits.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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“Tart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tart. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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