astringent

Example Sentences

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Their study, published in Current Research in Food Science, examined whether the distinctive astringent taste of flavanols could itself act as a signal to the brain.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026

It was musty and slightly astringent, not unlike the communal bin area in his block of flats.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Frank‘s and Charley‘s very different definitions of what constitutes a friend offers an astringent alternative to our culture’s sometimes treacly, overly simplistic portrayal of the bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

Having had their California moment, the young heroes of this dreamlike yet astringent comedy come home to Oklahoma for Season 3.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Sasha Melnik’s poor face looks like he’s got pox, but it’s pimples, so we’ll make him an astringent.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack