1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
there's a tartness to this movie critic's reviews that's a little tiresome
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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
there's a telltale tartness between these two teams that nobody could miss
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Noun
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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 -
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
Noun
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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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Depending on the type and severity, symptoms might include dry, flaky skin that itches, cracks, appears red, or forms blisters.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Thick edges will be thinned, and ingrown toenails will be treated.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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The visitors took their first lead of the night on a post move by Ike for a 39-38 edge with 16:11 left.—
Jeff Faraudo,
The Mercury News,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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The acidity in brown sugar can work in tandem with baking soda to produce a nice rise, which white sugar alone can’t do.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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According to Northcutt, the biggest factor is rice's acidity or basicity, also referred to as pH. Some restaurants—particularly sushi restaurants—mix rice with vinegar, lowering its pH, which can help slow bacterial growth.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Tartness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartness. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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