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
Sour Cherry Cotton Candy Customers say this sour cotton candy truly brings on the tartness.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Beyond its tartness, its specificity, and the sensuous, elliptical line work of its prose, the book serves as a vinegary corrective to the novel of nostalgic country-house girlhood.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
His shirt reeked of the flowery-formaldehyde tartness of mothballs pickling dress pockets in a closet.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Rock opens with the tartness of lime, yuzu, and apple, then builds to an intense and intoxicating heat from saffron, ginger, and tuberose.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Juicy blueberries are folded into the citrusy batter to add an extra layer of tartness.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Its natural tartness is softened by coconut, rose, vanilla bean, and a hefty dose of sugar.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Beyond its tartness, its specificity, and the sensuous, elliptical line work of its prose, the book serves as a vinegary corrective to the novel of nostalgic country-house girlhood.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
His shirt reeked of the flowery-formaldehyde tartness of mothballs pickling dress pockets in a closet.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Rock opens with the tartness of lime, yuzu, and apple, then builds to an intense and intoxicating heat from saffron, ginger, and tuberose.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Juicy blueberries are folded into the citrusy batter to add an extra layer of tartness.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Its natural tartness is softened by coconut, rose, vanilla bean, and a hefty dose of sugar.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tartness
Noun
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Add the lime juice just before serving to preserve brightness and prevent bitterness.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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How did someone emerge from such darkness without becoming consumed by bitterness?—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Jamie Lynn Spears is opening up about the severity of her daughter's 2017 near-fatal ATV accident.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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At the time, the severity of the ruling reflected the enormous scale of Lan’s fraud as well as efforts by authorities to restore investor trust.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Aguirre hoped his team would shake off nerves following the emotional opener at Azteca Stadium and show more bite in its second game against South Korea, but his team didn’t have much power behind its attack during the game’s first 45 minutes.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Nosh on lamb skewers or savor bites of sweet plantains.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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This one would stop hostilities between the countries and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Beyond the price of specific things households need, an end to the hostilities will likely also mean that broad measures of inflation will come down.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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If buying bread specifically for croutons, think of the loaf as the first seasoning decision—sourdough brings acidity, ciabatta brings crunch, brioche brings richness, and each will behave differently in the pan.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Dark fruit, spice, and savory notes are woven together with polished tannins and bright acidity, creating a wine that feels composed from start to finish.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Tartness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartness. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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