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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
Adjective
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There’s always an element of chemistry to consider; tannins, which are compounds in wine present in grape seeds, grape skins, and oak barrels, offer a drying or astringent quality on the tongue and gums.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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With orange-red skin and golden flesh, the result is less earthy and astringent and can be eaten raw.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the vernacular and ahistorical images are what give the show its rich, tangy flavor.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Creamy, silky, tangy or spicy green sauces tend to work with any combination of herbs.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Get The Recipe The Simple and Fresh Ingredients The medley of sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, plus mild Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro is tossed together with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, olive oil, and lime juice which bring a balance of richness and zesty flavor to the dish.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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There is zesty acidity, notable persistence and excellent overall harmony.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Mount Dora study IDs likely source of pungent mystery smell Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage holds steady at 6.76%, not far from highest levels this year Politics Egg prices finally dropped, but the cost of beef hit a record high last month.—
Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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How To Plant And Grow Onions Emitting Odors From pungent bulbs to delicate chives, onions possess properties that can help deter unwelcome visitors in the garden.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Puckery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckery. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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