as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
vinegary potato salad
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Recent Examples of vinegary
The rich ahi was balanced by a dash of sour cream and guacamole crema and a sprinkle of sesame seeds added another layer of flavor and texture to the vinegary, crunchy delight.
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Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Now, your typical cocktail isn’t going to be relying on a vinegary kick from pickle juice, of course.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
It’s finished with a fiery, vinegary peralan sauce that tames the chop’s richness without overpowering the quality pork.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
The name Vlasic drums up a certain vinegary image: a pickle-bearing stork, a crunchy snack and Michigan agricultural history.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2024
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Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Now, your typical cocktail isn’t going to be relying on a vinegary kick from pickle juice, of course.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
It’s finished with a fiery, vinegary peralan sauce that tames the chop’s richness without overpowering the quality pork.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
The name Vlasic drums up a certain vinegary image: a pickle-bearing stork, a crunchy snack and Michigan agricultural history.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegary
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Served in a shallow pool of rich but refreshingly acidic sauce, the legs are prepared to just short of fall-off-the-bone.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Some plants, such as blueberries, azaleas and camellias, prefer acidic soils, i.e., soils with a pH below 7.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The vintage was a cool one, allowing the grapes to mature slowly in autumn to balance sweet and acid components.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The acid content of these foods irritates your child's skin, causing redness that can look like a rash.6 Viruses and Bacterial Infections Certain viral or bacterial infections may cause multiple symptoms around the mouth, including a rash.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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His screenplay had ended with Aimée’s widowed script girl returning to Paris from Deauville after a tryst gone sour with Trintignant’s widowed racecar driver.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Keeping score Healthy relationships can quickly turn sour when couples start tallying up each other’s good deeds and missteps.—
Jourdan Travers,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Vinegary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegary. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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