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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
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Add a little more spice by combining the sweet peaches and tart lime juice with some chili-lime Tajin seasoning on the rim of the glass.
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Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Zucchini and carrots add a nice vegetable background for the juicy shrimp, and everything soaks up the tart, peppery flavor in the air fryer.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
David Fried, owner of Elmore Roots Fruit Tree Nursery, says bare-root tart cherry trees typically flower and produce fruit within their first or second year, significantly reducing the waiting time for gardeners.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Add a little more spice by combining the sweet peaches and tart lime juice with some chili-lime Tajin seasoning on the rim of the glass.
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Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
Noun
The cafe plans to soon expand its savory-pastry offerings, adding to the mix fusion creations like za’atar croissants and shakshuka tarts.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Zucchini and carrots add a nice vegetable background for the juicy shrimp, and everything soaks up the tart, peppery flavor in the air fryer.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tart
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Some require extreme heat or highly acidic conditions.
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Blooming from late spring to summer and growing well in USDA Zones 7 to 11, gardenias prefer bright, indirect light, acidic, consistently moist soil, and regular feeding with an acidic fertilizer.
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Conversely, Charles Johnson expressed irate objections, and Renato Moicano offered sarcastic remarks.
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There’s the yellow, blue-nosed beaver Norb (Nick Bakay) — witty, sophisticated, sarcastic, and opinionated.
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The slur, which literally means male prostitute in Spanish, could be heard at the Azteca stadium toward the end of the first half when Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar took a goal kick.
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Pol learns the ropes alongside fellow stripper Noel (Daniel Fernando) and savvy prostitute Bambi (Jaclyn Jose), discovering an underbelly of protection rackets, human trafficking and rampant political corruption.
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Soft water contains few minerals and is acid.
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So, this is like an acid trip for me.
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The student was referencing a line from the 1974 satirical film Blazing Saddles, a movie co-written by Richard Pryor.
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Early says that the movie takes much of its aesthetic and satirical cues from director Paul Verhoeven’s films Showgirls (1995) and Starship Troopers (1997).
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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.
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Bemis, sold by her family in China and sent to America, worked as a domestic, not as a hooker.
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Thankfully, there are self-aware jabs as well, and it’s all couched in a character- and ensemble-centric ending that has hearty portions that help the random sour bite go down smoothly.
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Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
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Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.
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What happened to his barbed humanistic wit?
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“Tart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tart. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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