UNSWEETENED Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

unsweetened

adjective

Definition of unsweetened

as in dry

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Recent Examples of unsweetened In a bowl over simmering water (aka double boiler), melt butter, chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 Recipe Tips for Banana Bread Cereal Treats Use dried, unsweetened banana chips, such as Bare brand, which provide the best banana flavor. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 Blend 2½ cups frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries), 1 cup filtered water or unsweetened coconut water, ¾ cup whole milk or 2% cottage cheese, and 2 Tbsp. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 However, for the health-conscious, unsweetened ice tea is just as flavorful. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsweetened

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Adjective

The marsh was built in the 1990s to naturally clean dry-weather urban runoff from San Diego Creek and address the algae blooms that once existed in Upper Newport Bay, according to the water district’s website.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Craig, now a devoted granddad with a dry sense of humor, began working alongside his father at thirteen, quitting school even though teachers warned him that house moving was a dying trade.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

Brown sidestepped a question about the internal dysfunction that led to his exit from Philly, which included complaints about the Eagles’ offense and a soured relationship with Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely.

— Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of soured

Adjective

By Day 5 your starter should be bubbly, double in size in a day, and smell nutty and sour.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
The search turned sour when one of the actors was put off to discover a young, inexperienced woman sitting in the director’s chair.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of sour

Adjective

That fruity medley is both tart and sweet, followed by growing waves of baking spice, cardamom, and toasted oak.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Costco’s Cherry Almond Coffee Cake Costco’s Cherry Almond Coffee Cake features a moist cake base with tart cherry filling.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of tart

Adjective

That’s because acidic foods such as tomatoes and oranges may react with aluminum foil, causing a metallic taste or slight discoloration, but don’t worry.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
If the pH gets too acidic, nitrogen uptake is greatly reduced, leading to a deficiency in the plant, even if there’s plenty of nitrogen in the potting soil.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of acidic

Adjective

Condiments should be sharp—a savory jolt of mignonette or vinegary hot sauce, an austere spritz of lemon—and the same goes for drinks.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
The first is pique, a sharp, vinegary hot sauce that throbs with the heat of Thai chiles.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of vinegary

Adjective

Held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 26–30, the PGA TOUR season finale, the TOUR Championship, will debut the Fuzzy Peach, a sweet and tangy vodka concoction that pays homage to Georgia’s iconic fruit, as its official cocktail.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of tangy

Adjective

The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
In a sequencer that resembled a large fridge, millions of short nucleic-acid fragments would be identified in the span of ten hours.

— Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of acid

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