unsweetened

adjective

Definition of unsweetenednext
as in dry

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Recent Examples of unsweetened Just be sure to choose unsweetened peanut butter and dark chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa. — Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025 Instead, opt for unsweetened beverages such as water, plain coffee or tea, or sparkling water. — Simon Spichak, Health, 16 Jan. 2025 Ina calls for two kinds of chocolate: semi-sweet (specifically Hershey’s chips) and unsweetened chocolate, extra-large eggs (her preferred, and uncommon, egg size), plus instant coffee granules and vanilla to boost the flavor of the chocolate. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 To start your day in a healthier way, choose unsweetened or lightly sweetened coffee drinks and higher-protein options, such as an omelet, Greek yogurt parfait, or high-protein overnight oats. 6. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsweetened
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsweetened
  1. dry
  2. sour
  3. tart
  4. acidic
  5. vinegary
  6. tangy
  7. acid
  8. acidulous
Adjective
  • Nylon and polyester are two of the most popular raincoat fabrics, which are effective at wicking away moisture and keeping you dry.
    — BestReviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Sure enough, the inspector totaled 25 in a storage bag box on a kitchen dry storage rack; 20 on a rack next to the kitchen prep table; and three under the three-compartment sink.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • However, asking more leaves a sour taste with the employer.
    — Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • If the pass wasn’t sweet enough to reverse the sour taste from Decision Day last year, the finish sure was.
    — Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of sour
Adjective
  • Medium-bodied, with good ripeness, tart acidity and a dry, nicely balanced finish.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Think velvety chocolate truffles with a hint of salted caramel, or tart fruit gummies dusted in fine sugar.
    — Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of tart
Adjective
  • The site should have well-draining loose soil with a slightly acidic or neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Soil pH level: The pH level tells you how acidic your soil is.
    — BestReviews, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • The Last Showgirl star, 57, told Alison Hammond of her vinegary hobby over cups of tea on British daytime show This Morning.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
  • There’s a steak on offer, a brawny New York strip, cooked to a perfect medium rare but presented, for some reason, next to a pile of vinegary sautéed red bell peppers, and a saucier of funky, fishy crawfish béarnaise.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
Definition of vinegary
Adjective
  • Smokey, tangy, and subtly sweet—the overall flavor somehow captures the essence of a warm, breezy evening on the beach.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
  • These items make their return from 2024, but does this sweet and tangy combination work together?
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of tangy
Adjective
  • For the Abe Lincoln tomato, for example — a century-old, disease-resistant red slicer with rich, slightly acid flavor — there is seed from listers in California, Nebraska, Maine, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and New Jersey.
    — Margaret Roach, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Black dragons are the ultimate swamp monsters that shoot an acid breath attack.
    — Rob Wieland, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • Six days a week, its chirpy, acidulous anchors expose the shortcomings of cabinet ministers and their opposition shadows.
    — Dominic Green, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Ray collaborated with the cinematographer Harry Stradling to create a screeching, acidulous palette of yellows, reds, and greens that stand out all the more against Ray’s calculated array of black-and-white outfits.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2022
Definition of acidulous

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