unsweetened

adjective

Definition of unsweetenednext
as in dry

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Recent Examples of unsweetened However, for the health-conscious, unsweetened ice tea is just as flavorful. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Start by melting a stick of butter with either cocoa powder or unsweetened baker's chocolate. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026 Drink a cup of unsweetened black or green tea, eat berries at breakfast, have an apple or pear for a snack, add beans to your lunch or dinner, or enjoy a small piece of dark chocolate or low-sugar cocoa as a treat. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026 That’s why Landau recommends looking for products that are naturally sweetened or unsweetened (and paying attention to your own tolerance). — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsweetened
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsweetened
  1. dry
  2. soured
  3. sour
  4. tart
  5. acidic
  6. vinegary
  7. tangy
  8. acid
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  • In a bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients and season the ribs generously on all sides.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Flip your cloth to a dry side and buff for that perfect, streak-free shine.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • Brown sidestepped a question about the internal dysfunction that led to his exit from Philly, which included complaints about the Eagles’ offense and a soured relationship with Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
  • And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of soured
Adjective
  • A little sweet, a little sour, oh-so-refreshing—a limoncello spritz will never disappoint.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Some were a little thrown off by the vegetable note, but overall, most felt like this one was a good balance of sweet and sour.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of sour
Adjective
  • The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Sundae Shoppe Premium Sorbet Pint Strawberry Lemonade Sundae Shoppe Premium Sorbet's Strawberry Lemonade flavor delivers a bright, refreshing blend of sweet strawberries and tart lemonade flavors.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of tart
Adjective
  • Avocado, tomatillos, a serrano pepper, and lime are mixed together in just five minutes to make a bright and acidic dip that's served best with your favorite tortilla chips.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • It’s absorbed without needing food or a highly acidic environment.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 30 June 2026
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • Avoid tuba that looks too brown or tastes too vinegary.
    — Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • The vinegary vegetables were far too acidic and spicy for the wine, which tasted flat and bitter alongside the giardiniera.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 21 June 2026
Definition of vinegary
Adjective
  • Lemon cake layers spread with tangy strawberry-lemonade jam, and dressed with a fresh strawberry frosting pull together our favorite the summer flavors into one pretty, pink cake.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • From tangy tangerine to bold cobalt blues and electric purples, the most vibrant nail polishes for summer go with pretty much anything.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of tangy
Adjective
  • Scotto highlighted that Kinetik has purpose-built its system for sour gas handling, giving it an edge over new competitors that may face permitting delays of at least three years to build acid gas injection wells.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 21 June 2026
  • On the other hand, a hydrangea species that can sometimes disappoint Chicago-area gardeners is the bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), known for having big blue blooms when grown in acid soil and popular in the eastern United States.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Definition of acid

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“Unsweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsweetened. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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