sourness
Example Sentences
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Yet success soon turned to sourness in his relationship with the hierarchy.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026
While the rankings do take into account both taste and flavor, they are more so based on the level of sourness.
From Salon • Jul. 19, 2025
Similarly, a compound called benzoic acid naturally found in cranberries adds to the fruit's sourness.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024
The first tasted the way a pure corn tortilla should: a pleasant initial tinge of sourness, a soft texture, a concluding rush of earthiness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2024
I duck my chin, unable to respond around the sourness that’s burning the back of my throat.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
