pungent
Example Sentences
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Mr. Sullivan’s portraits are judicious and sharp, and he makes good use of pungent quotes from the newspaper scribes of the day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
There’s its flavor profile, which is sharp and pungent when consumed raw yet mellow, nutty and almost buttery when cooked down.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Aside from being a general nuisance with their ferocious snores, pungent odors and growls, bears can do serious damage to a home.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
And Joq is genuinely fascinated by the way hickory smoke mellows and rounds out a pungent blue cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
The pungent fumes of kerosene smoke mixed with the aroma of curry and nutmeg from the kitchen.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing pungent
"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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