Example Sentences

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Lastly, the sliced black olives stand out to me against this Tex-Mex backdrop, and the brininess they bring makes them a must in any layer dip I make.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2022

It’s a sleight-of-hand trick, but your taste buds accept it in place of the fishy brininess of sturgeon roe.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2021

Thickly cut salami and provolone added savory bite and richness, and sliced kalamata olives added a brininess to punch up the flavor.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2021

Think about the acidity of the tomato sauce, the lactic creaminess of the cheese, the brightness of vegetables, the brininess of olives and the cured saltiness of pepperoni or sausage.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2021

He smelled of salt and the brininess of the deep sea.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook