astringent

But that astringent take is not the only possible reading of Oertel’s provocative image.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Hunter’s play had the added benefit of a magnificently calibrated production by Joe Mantello that provided a perfect showcase for Laurie Metcalf’s astringent brilliance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

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

The latter are bitter and astringent compounds that come from grape skins, seeds and stems.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2024

Sasha Melnik’s astringent would take longer, Mama said, so Anya took the three ready potions out for delivery while Mama got started on his.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

Perfumed body wash, razors with strange aloe strips surrounding the blades, toners, astringents and a different soap for your hands, body and face – you don’t need most of it.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 1, 2016

People with dry skin on the face should avoid harsh peels, masks, alcohol-based toners or astringents that can strip oil from the skin, Burkemper said in a university news release.

From US News ● Feb. 20, 2016

One of the biggest acne-offenders is overtreatment, meaning you wash aggressively, scrub vigorously, apply potions and astringents generously, all the while provoking your skin to rebel.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2011

And among all the astringents put into requisition for the prevention of peace and order, none is so abhorrent as the censorial power.

From Time Magazine Archive

Tannins precipitate proteins, gelatine, and connective tissue, and thus act as astringents, styptics, and antiseptics.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)