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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

Bake this beautiful concoction and sprinkle flaky salt and grated lemon zest on top before serving with pasta or over slices of fresh sourdough.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Yet the biological processes behind sourdough fermentation remain surprisingly complex.

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

“No, no, no. If you’re going to dress a book up like a sourdough loaf, you need to make it look more convincing than that. Hold on.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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