brininess

Example Sentences

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They return at the end, bringing sweetness and a slight brininess that cuts through the richness of the sauce.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Lastly, the sliced black olives stand out to me against this Tex-Mex backdrop, and the brininess they bring makes them a must in any layer dip I make.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2022

Think about the acidity of the tomato sauce, the lactic creaminess of the cheese, the brightness of vegetables, the brininess of olives and the cured saltiness of pepperoni or sausage.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2021

The components are there — some brininess, some porkiness.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2018

He smelled of salt and the brininess of the deep sea.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook