earthiness
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It carries enough bright acid to pair with grilled meats and creamy pasta sauces, enough earthiness to complement mushrooms and truffles and a savoriness that plays well with roasted veggies and herb-heavy dishes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Let it linger and start to melt, and there’s almost a dusty earthiness to the chocolate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025
"I hadn't really twigged that he was looking for a bit more earthiness and a bit more bite."
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2024
The richness of the olive oil also adds a hint of earthiness and fruitiness to the creamy, sweet flavors of vanilla ice cream.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2024
Not only because her uncle’s light-complexioned face had none of her mother’s beauty but also because there was an earthiness about him.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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