tartness

Example Sentences

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The only extraordinary thing at the time about Stanton’s words was their tartness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

A 2024 study by Penn State researchers found that approximately one in eight adults enjoy intensely sour flavors, dispelling claims that extreme tartness is only favored by children.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

The filling is a delicious mix of brown sugar and blueberries, which add a tartness to these sweet rolls that creates the perfect bite.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

The lack of watering concentrates the tartness and sweetness.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

The sweet tartness explodes across my tongue. "-be ever in your favor!"

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins