as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
for this pie, use firm, tartish apples and not one of those mushy, insipid varieties
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Adjective
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Coffee is a naturally acidic beverage, and drinking it can affect the acid content in your stomach.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025 -
That Hedda has forged such a life for herself is a testament to her wiles — no one is more adept at delivering acidic barbs cloaked by a friendly hand on the shoulder.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Normally, acid from citrus is used to curdle the milk, before the solids are removed to leave a rich drink.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Younger customers have been gravitating toward chewy, sweet treats – sales of sour candy, for example, grew 7% year over year, according to the National Confectioners Association.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Even if every play causes a sour visage on his face, Bichette is helping the Blue Jays on their quest for a title.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Tartish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartish. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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