1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
there's a tartness to this movie critic's reviews that's a little tiresome
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as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
there's a telltale tartness between these two teams that nobody could miss
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Recent Examples of tartness
Dulces Clara’s colorful inventory of Mexican candy features a variety of unique creations, like the popular Hormigas, a hard caramel candy with a watermelon flavor and a dusting of spicy chili powder, and gummies that mix the sweetness of mango with the tartness of tamarind.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Altoids Sours Altoids Sours, launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s, were packaged in distinctive metal tins and delivered an intense tartness before turning sweet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In the Wild Eyed Rose, the voluptuous tartness of the grenadine gets to arc across the whole palate, supported by the warm light malt of the Irish whiskey and given a malic kiss at the end by the lime juice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
When layered with a smooth mixture of cream cheese and mascarpone cheese, as well as traditional ladyfinger biscottis, the tartness really sings.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
This recipe stands out from all the rest with brown butter’s toasty, nutty addition to the shortbread base and abundant fresh lemon juice, bringing all its aromatic tartness to every bite.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The chewy, sticky treats are then rolled in sugar for a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The tea brings out the green in Lazulio’s vetiver, and the cucumber cools down some of that tartness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
Sweet banana balances the tartness of cherries and blueberries in this smoothie recipe.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Altoids Sours Altoids Sours, launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s, were packaged in distinctive metal tins and delivered an intense tartness before turning sweet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In the Wild Eyed Rose, the voluptuous tartness of the grenadine gets to arc across the whole palate, supported by the warm light malt of the Irish whiskey and given a malic kiss at the end by the lime juice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
When layered with a smooth mixture of cream cheese and mascarpone cheese, as well as traditional ladyfinger biscottis, the tartness really sings.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
This recipe stands out from all the rest with brown butter’s toasty, nutty addition to the shortbread base and abundant fresh lemon juice, bringing all its aromatic tartness to every bite.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The chewy, sticky treats are then rolled in sugar for a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The tea brings out the green in Lazulio’s vetiver, and the cucumber cools down some of that tartness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
Sweet banana balances the tartness of cherries and blueberries in this smoothie recipe.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tartness
Noun
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As was the case then, an inequitable solution now will further widen social and economic divisions and foment bitterness in this country.—
Robert Hormats,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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For example, maror, or bitter herbs, represent the bitterness of slavery.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anthropic’s researchers say Mythos Preview was able to detect thousands of high- and critical-severity bugs and software defects, with vulnerabilities identified in most major operating systems and web browsers.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The report also found that traffic signal changes put in place in 2020 had little impact on crash frequency or severity, the city said, and that crash trends on Randall Road remain generally consistent with historical averages.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Eat the elephant one bite at a time, Redd recommends.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their defensive style can look like arrogance or hostility.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Out of such poverty comes hatred, resentment and a desire for revenge, and this cycle of hostility can continue for years.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because tea is high in nitrogen, mixing loose tea into your soil can improve its nitrogen and boost acidity levels.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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The acidity of mayo reacts with the baking soda and encourages the cake to rise.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Tartness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartness. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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