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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The pesto and plum tomatoes add that fresh, slightly acidic taste to the tender rotisserie chicken.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Having set Coel’s grudge-nurturing immovable object and Hathaway’s in-crisis irresistible force on a collision course, the film proceeds to let the former batter the latter with a mix of acidic banter, passive-aggressive comments masked as curiosity, and compli-sults that cut bone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the ensuite bathroom, the dialogue between contemporary terracotta surfaces and acid green resin results in a surprisingly cozy atmosphere.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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Plants like blueberries, roses, tomatoes, hydrangeas, and azaleas, in particular, are acid and nitrogen lovers.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors contended that Jay recruited Jordan and Washington to sell coke for him in Baltimore, but the deal went sour when the rapper’s drug connection had bad blood with Washington and threatened to kill him.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Other crypto investors likely saw their holdings fall because the markets turned sour.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Tartish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartish. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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