tartness

Example Sentences

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The only extraordinary thing at the time about Stanton’s words was their tartness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“And Just Like That” hasn’t entirely exorcised that image, although Anthony has been updated to add something more to the mix than the bracing splash of tartness flavoring Charlotte’s simple syrup personality.

From Salon • May 29, 2025

I’m tasting Sprite, dried lime slice with some grapefruit tartness; a nice patio sipper on a lazy, shorts-and-sandals day.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

The lack of watering concentrates the tartness and sweetness.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

“Certainly I could,” Sparrow replied, a tartness in her tone that had not been there when she was speaking with Sarai, “if my gift were conjuring seeds from thin air.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor