tartness
- a word derived from tart.
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
