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Recent Examples of puckery
As the base for a marinade and grilling sauce, passion fruit's puckery tartness—think mango and pineapple with a slightly sour kick—is an ideal complement to rich, buttery shellfish.
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Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
Their recipe combines silky texture, puckery tartness and richness (courtesy of olive oil) in every bite.
—Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2022
Tropical mango and guava layer under red cherry, berry, and orange peel flavors, with a minerally salinity emerging with pithy, puckery lime zest on a beautifully long and intense finish.
—Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 May 2022
The curd will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks and adds a puckery sweetness to simple breakfasts like pancakes or a piece of toast long after the dutch baby is eaten up.
—Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022
Hibiscus can be astringent, and many temper its puckery qualities with sugar to a cloying effect.
—Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021
Beautiful citrus leans a little exotic, with puckery lemon zest balancing a creamy finish.
—Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 5 July 2021
The Passion Fruit release in their Frucht series is downright puckery.
—Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2021
The roll-up goes into the fryer and voilà — a next-level spin on 'Minnesota sushi' that hits all the crispy, creamy, salty and puckery notes.
—Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021
Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
Their recipe combines silky texture, puckery tartness and richness (courtesy of olive oil) in every bite.
—Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2022
Tropical mango and guava layer under red cherry, berry, and orange peel flavors, with a minerally salinity emerging with pithy, puckery lime zest on a beautifully long and intense finish.
—Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 May 2022
The curd will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks and adds a puckery sweetness to simple breakfasts like pancakes or a piece of toast long after the dutch baby is eaten up.
—Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022
Hibiscus can be astringent, and many temper its puckery qualities with sugar to a cloying effect.
—Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021
Beautiful citrus leans a little exotic, with puckery lemon zest balancing a creamy finish.
—Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 5 July 2021
The Passion Fruit release in their Frucht series is downright puckery.
—Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2021
The roll-up goes into the fryer and voilà — a next-level spin on 'Minnesota sushi' that hits all the crispy, creamy, salty and puckery notes.
—Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puckery
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For example, the chemical compounds in rose leaves are thought to have astringent properties.1 Astringents are known to constrict the skin (essentially tightening pores) and to draw out oils.William Truswell, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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Each SkinMedica Even and Correct Brightening Treatment Pad is drenched in 10% glycolic acid to support skin renewal, witch hazel for a natural, alcohol-free astringent effect, and a 2% LTN complex.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
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Traditional cream cheese frosting is tangy and creamy, thanks to cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Tequila, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice, cream of coconut, and a splash of lime combine for a tangy yet smooth cocktail.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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The salmon soaks up a zesty marinade and then grills in minutes.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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This zesty condensation of an 18-volume, 1300-page epic is a model of streamlining, even if the narrative’s many tantalizing threads, emotions and complications could stand to be fleshed out even more.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Garlic powder adds a soft, pungent nuance, while complementing the sweetness of the butter.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Reporting Highlights Invisible Danger: Formaldehyde, a colorless pungent gas, can cause cancer, breathing problems and reproductive harms.Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Puckery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckery. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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