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
The persistent finish is intensified by a flash of vivid acidity.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The high acidity of apple cider vinegar acts as a preservative.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025
The pickle juice is packed with flavor and the acidity will tenderize the meat.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The wine features grapefruit, kiwi, and lemongrass with refreshing acidity and a clean finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The high acidity of apple cider vinegar acts as a preservative.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025
The pickle juice is packed with flavor and the acidity will tenderize the meat.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The wine features grapefruit, kiwi, and lemongrass with refreshing acidity and a clean finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
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The fight ends with Shauna taking a bite out of Melissa’s arm, pinning her down and demanding Melissa eat her own flesh.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The site of the leech bite was treated, and the farmer was given iron supplements to take for a month to manage his anemia, doctors said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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On bridging the divide, Michel stressed the importance of recognizing the severity of the crisis, and engaging in productive dialogue.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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While San Diego County saw a decrease in acres under the highest severity rating, areas including Los Angeles County, still reeling from the Eaton and Palisades fires, saw increases of 30%.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Underlying these advances are robust AI infrastructures, such as Stargate and the AI RAN Alliance, which enhance edge computing capabilities.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.—
TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Intentionally directing attacks against civilian infrastructure and civilians who are not directly taking part in hostilities is considered a war crime under international law.—
Clarissa Ward,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even small shifts can build rapport and defuse hostility.—
Diana Lowe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In a handful of these cases, researchers reported that genetically edited pig hearts could beat, livers made bile, and kidneys were able to function, making urine, without immediate rejection.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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Bile duct diseases: Diseases that affect the tubes that carry bile away from the liver, or bile ducts, include primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and biliary atresia.—
Lisa Rapaport,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Feb. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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