astringency

Example Sentences

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Larsen has the most consequential role and she imparts just the right note of astringency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

But the astringency remained, and then “someone had the bright idea of resting it on a spirit,” says Joe Horning, the liquid quality and innovations manager at the London-based Sipsmith Gin.

From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024

Anchored by Lelio’s intelligent filmmaking — and by Pugh’s beautifully calibrated mix of physical vigor and temperamental astringency — Lib embodies the story’s arguments, themes and power with vivid clarity.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2022

Wine review: “There is often astringency that borders on a little too much rusticity …” PE: “If you like turpentine, you’ll love this wine.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2021

If allowed to steep longer than six minutes, all the astringency of the tea is extracted, and it acts and has a bad effect on the nervous system, besides losing most of its aroma.

From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Blot, Pierre