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
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.
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Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Blackberry jam brings just enough fruity tartness to sweet and spicy layers covered with slightly savory frosting.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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, 7 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
The fluffy bread surrounding the apple center balances the tartness perfectly.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
It's known for its tartness, which is why it's also called sour tea.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Blackberry jam brings just enough fruity tartness to sweet and spicy layers covered with slightly savory frosting.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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, 7 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
The fluffy bread surrounding the apple center balances the tartness perfectly.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
It's known for its tartness, which is why it's also called sour tea.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tartness
Noun
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Anger over the bloodshed now adds to the bitterness over the economy, which has been hollowed out by decades of sanctions, corruption and mismanagement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The bright fragrant baking spice from Angostura Bitters is replaced with the deep earth of the Cynar whose bitterness brings a constant low hum, like engine noise on an airplane.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors in the case recommended the death penalty as punishment for Yoon, given the severity of his crimes.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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The severity of this person's injuries was not known.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Within a few blocks of the hotel are also many spots worthy of grabbing a tasty bite or a drink—Bamboo Sushi, Radio Room, and Walter French's, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hot pot is the ancient cookery method of rapidly poaching bite-sized morsels of fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, and tofu in a communal tableside broth.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their teenage daughter Josie meets Laura with hostility, while her son Felix remains distant.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Less inviting and contemplative than aggressive and giddy, its priority isn’t to ask the audience to step outside their own perspective and examine how their behavior may contribute to similar hostilities.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Landscape architect Rick Parisi also presented mock-ups showing the foliage that will accent the ballroom grounds and the relocation of a fountain on the east edge of the White House campus.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Today, capsule endoscopy is a routine tool in gastroenterology; ingestible devices can measure acidity, temperature, or gas concentrations.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
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There is bright acidity in the mid palate and flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, red plum, and freshly leafy herbs all deftly wrapped in velvety soft tannins.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Tartness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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