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
When tossed with a simple vinegary dressing, all of the flavors sing.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Inspired by North Carolina BBQ sauce McDonald's describes its special edition gold sauce as a blend of vinegary North Carolina BBQ sauce with notes of honey, smoke and mustard, according to the news release.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Mostly no, though Cumberbatch and Colman put their own vinegary spin on McNamara’s tasty dialogue, which, as anyone who has seen The Favourite, Poor Things or Hulu’s The Great might guess, is laced with spectacular flights of profanity.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
The spirited owner and chef, Tess Diaz-Guzman, then jumps into action by heaping rice onto your plate and surrounding it with bowls of vinegary meats and savory stews to be poured atop the fluffy white grains.
—Alan Chazaro, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2025
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Inspired by North Carolina BBQ sauce McDonald's describes its special edition gold sauce as a blend of vinegary North Carolina BBQ sauce with notes of honey, smoke and mustard, according to the news release.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Mostly no, though Cumberbatch and Colman put their own vinegary spin on McNamara’s tasty dialogue, which, as anyone who has seen The Favourite, Poor Things or Hulu’s The Great might guess, is laced with spectacular flights of profanity.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
The spirited owner and chef, Tess Diaz-Guzman, then jumps into action by heaping rice onto your plate and surrounding it with bowls of vinegary meats and savory stews to be poured atop the fluffy white grains.
—Alan Chazaro, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegary
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What Vinegar Actually Does Vinegar is acidic, and eggshells are primarily made of calcium carbonate.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both thrive in well-draining, acidic soil and full sun.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the ensuite bathroom, the dialogue between contemporary terracotta surfaces and acid green resin results in a surprisingly cozy atmosphere.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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Plants like blueberries, roses, tomatoes, hydrangeas, and azaleas, in particular, are acid and nitrogen lovers.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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Drohan has overcome significant injury adversity to reach the majors, but his dream moment took a sour turn when his command abandoned him in the bottom of the third.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Views on economy dive as gas prices surge Views of the state’s economic future have also grown more sour amid general economic malaise nationally and rising prices.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Vinegary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegary. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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