1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
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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
The siblings each expertly balance their specific blend of bitterness and longing, especially Henderson, whose acidity frequently cuts through the action.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
That's because the compounds that are found in red wine (the one's that are full of acidity and produce a dye-like substance) don't have as much time to set in.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
A lot of people think that fermentation happens as an effect of acidity and oxygen deprivation, but those nerds are wrong.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
The flavors waned pleasantly after each bite, accompanied by delicate acidity.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
That's because the compounds that are found in red wine (the one's that are full of acidity and produce a dye-like substance) don't have as much time to set in.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
A lot of people think that fermentation happens as an effect of acidity and oxygen deprivation, but those nerds are wrong.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
The flavors waned pleasantly after each bite, accompanied by delicate acidity.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
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Nerve and muscle damage from the bite is preventing any mobility.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Outside of in-room dining, current options to grab a bite to eat include La Terrasse, Café Laurier, and Wilfrid's Restaurant.Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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The outlet added that first responders at the scene were reminded of combat wounds because of the severity of the injuries.Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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While authorities did not release additional details about the severity of the injuries, Curry County Sheriff Michael Brockett told Fox News Digital that two of the injured workers were in critical condition.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Now more people live at the flammable edges of wildlands, making places that are primed to burn into de facto suburbs.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Security protocols embedded within each network node allow for immediate threat identification and isolation, while machine learning algorithms at the edge continuously monitor and adapt to new threats.Rafael Umann, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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On several occasions tensions between the two countries — NATO allies divided by deep historical antagonisms — have stirred powerful nationalist passions and brought them to the brink of hostilities.Alan Cowell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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In it, Elphaba and Galinda profess their undying friendship; suffice it to say that Grande found the notion of treating her co-star with violent hostility an acting challenge.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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When this occurs, bile collects in the gallbladder, causing the gallbladder to swell and increase in size.Doru Paul, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
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Urso doesn't reverse liver damage but can improve bile flow.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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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 18 Jan. 2025.
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