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

Much like the fruit, the puffs are refreshing yet syrupy with a slight tartness.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

I’m tasting Sprite, dried lime slice with some grapefruit tartness; a nice patio sipper on a lazy, shorts-and-sandals day.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 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