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sourdough

[souuhr-doh, sou-er-] / ˈsaʊərˌdoʊ, ˈsaʊ ər- /


NOUN
prospector
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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Tradwives and mommy bloggers are characterized by a cartoonishly slick and sanctimonious femininity; they perform choreographed dances with obedient children, bake sourdough bread, offer prayers and affiliate codes in the same breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"A higher fiber content barely altered this process, although we clearly demonstrated that sourdough fermentation converts part of the WE-AX into WU-AX."

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

I was reminded of that one morning last month, when I walked to the bakery one block from home to pick up sourdough bread, then strolled to the family-run grocery for fresh herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“Giving away sourdough became this super chill, five-minute interaction where I could meet someone, hand them a loaf, and just feel out the vibe without committing to a whole date,” she said.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

James held up a thin paper bag with a logo on it for sourdough bread.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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