1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Recent Examples of acidity
Key Ingredients in Arkansas Heavenly Tomato Cake Most of this ingredient list is baking essentials, but a few things are specific to this special recipe:
Dutch-process cocoa blend: This cocoa has less acidity thus less natural bitterness.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Due to its higher acidity, bokashi compost is less likely to attract pests.2
Less smell.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
Isabey, its Sauvignon Blanc estate, is located near the Aegean Sea, where the salty breeze helps the grapes develop a lip-smacking acidity.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
These scientists want to stop that In its home territory, the Loire Valley, plantings are predicted to eventually overtake sauvignon blanc, according to the Drinks Business, because chenin keeps its acidity and freshness even amid global warming.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Due to its higher acidity, bokashi compost is less likely to attract pests.2
Less smell.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
Isabey, its Sauvignon Blanc estate, is located near the Aegean Sea, where the salty breeze helps the grapes develop a lip-smacking acidity.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
These scientists want to stop that In its home territory, the Loire Valley, plantings are predicted to eventually overtake sauvignon blanc, according to the Drinks Business, because chenin keeps its acidity and freshness even amid global warming.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
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The upstairs seating area is more casual, a spot to have a bite and a drink or perhaps enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine before your table is ready, with balcony seating that overlooks busy Las Olas Boulevard.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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The adjacent towns of Glacier and Deming feel less like tourist hubs and more like actual towns—with savory bites at Gunners Tex Mex BBQ and North Fork Brewery, and plenty of character-rich Airbnb and Vrbo listings.—
Miles Howard,
AFAR Media,
6 Feb. 2025
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Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other factors.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Allergic reactions can lead to a variety of symptoms with varying degrees of severity.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Pirates got to almost every loose ball and played with an edge that was nowhere to be found for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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There was a pervasive sense of indignation from current and former European officials, who have funneled significant aid to Ukraine and are deeply worried about how a ceasefire deal could impact the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) eastern edge.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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International pressure is growing as the United Nations urged both sides to prevent a resurgence of hostilities.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soon, hundreds of thousands of Gazans would enter Israel daily for work, and Gaza's economy became tied to Israel's, but hostility persisted.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis is when a person's bile ducts become chronically inflamed and scarred, impairing bile transport and fat absorption.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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Digestive Health Turmeric may help stimulate the production of bile, a fluid your liver secretes to break down dietary fat and aid digestion.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Everything about the movement surprised political observers: its virulence, its magnitude, its provincial origins, its apparent lack of structure and leadership, and its adamant refusal to be co-opted by existing political parties and unions.—
Arthur Goldhammer,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2018
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An ePPP is a pathogen that has been modified to enhance its transmissibility and virulence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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