pungency
Example Sentences
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But, he argues, the pungency of ammonia is actually a benefit.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024
Left almost entirely unsupervised by her distracted, glamorous parents, Meg makes the city her oyster, with all the grit and pungency that little bivalve implies.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2023
The funk of the pickled fish is wonderfully shocking, its pungency combined with the chiles, lemongrass and lime leaf, making it sharp, vibrant and addictive.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023
Absorb the amount of pungency that this tiny poem promises, add plenty of spicy heat and enjoy.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023
“There’s a pungency left by a pig that nothing can wash out or cover up.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
