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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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Most varieties prefer full sun to partial shade and rich, slightly acidic soil that drains well.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Rex Reed, a critic and journalist known for his brash, often acidic takes on films and filmmakers, died Tuesday at his Manhattan home.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Now, in a more intimate setting, the sullen and sometimes-sarcastic shadings of this longtime singer-songwriter should hark back to Folds’ fledgling days on the alt-music scene.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In addition to Miranda's scathing remarks to Andy (Anne Hathaway) while trying to complete seemingly impossible tasks, Emily (Emily Blunt) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) taught her how to navigate office politics with their own sarcastic comments.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
3 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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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
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The trope of the hooker-in-the-dumpster is as old as TV itself.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 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
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Misogyny runs deep, quiet, local, and sharp as barbed wire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Surveillance camera footage captured Mott scaling an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire at the perimeter of the airport in just 15 seconds, then walking across the runway.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Tart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tart. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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