1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
he found that the bland crackers helped cut the sharpness of the cheese
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2
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
dress warmly; there's a bit of sharpness in the air today
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as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
possesses a political sharpness that most campaign managers would envy
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as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
possesses the proverbial sharpness of an eagle's eye
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Recent Examples of sharpness
But while Western knives tend to prioritize durability, many Japanese knife steels prioritize high carbon content for better sharpness and edge retention.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
And then bring all the analytical sharpness and the rigor and the learning to the reaction.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The anchovy paste and Worcestershire melt into the background, adding a subtle umami depth rather than anything overtly fishy, while the garlic and Dijon bring a gentle sharpness.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
And while some evaluators see him as a bit undersized, his understanding of leverage is top-notch, and his technique sharpness registers.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This is an optical system designed to preserve picture sharpness even at an extreme scale.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Jennifer gets a lot of praise for the sharpness of her curd and jelly and how focused the dish is, while reaction to Justin’s dish is the opposite.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
For older adults, chess clubs offer cognitive benefits that may help preserve mental sharpness.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The sharpness of the cloud patterns is too exaggerated given the imaging capabilities of Cassini and the tremendous distance over the poles that were always maintained.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
And then bring all the analytical sharpness and the rigor and the learning to the reaction.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The anchovy paste and Worcestershire melt into the background, adding a subtle umami depth rather than anything overtly fishy, while the garlic and Dijon bring a gentle sharpness.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
And while some evaluators see him as a bit undersized, his understanding of leverage is top-notch, and his technique sharpness registers.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This is an optical system designed to preserve picture sharpness even at an extreme scale.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Jennifer gets a lot of praise for the sharpness of her curd and jelly and how focused the dish is, while reaction to Justin’s dish is the opposite.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
For older adults, chess clubs offer cognitive benefits that may help preserve mental sharpness.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The sharpness of the cloud patterns is too exaggerated given the imaging capabilities of Cassini and the tremendous distance over the poles that were always maintained.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpness
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But Deborah’s bitterness is eclipsing everything.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The bitterness mellows beautifully and clings to pasta like it was meant to.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Members of the olive family, Oleaceae, lilacs are well suited to life in cold climates—in fact, the chill of winter is essential to their bud development and maturation.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Cover and chill until firm, 4 to 24 hours.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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Charles is expected to talk about the defense, intelligence and security ties the countries have shared for decades.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Belarus’ presidential press service said the negotiations had involved intelligence services from seven countries.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Afternoon and evening exercise improves blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity more than morning exercise, especially for people with type 2 diabetes.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Insulin sensitivity tends to decrease at night, meaning that your body isn’t as efficient at transporting sugar from your bloodstream to your cells.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship moored off the western coast of Africa is gripping a world primed by recent painful experience to be on edge for the next Covid-19-like event.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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But there’s a significant difference in setting the edge on the college level and doing it in the NFL, where the offensive tackles and tight ends are usually bigger and stronger.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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From coast to coast, her shows have sold out in record time, proof that Lucy Darling’s blend of wit, sweetness and old Hollywood glamour has struck a chord with audiences.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Kass, who has owned Berkshire stock for 40 years, said while nobody can match Buffett’s wisdom and wit, Abel has now demonstrated his competency as CEO.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Each bite is perfumed with heady cinnamon, floral vanilla, and earthy ras el hanout.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Adding more bite to the aesthetic, the sole narrows to a point in front.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Let that insight guide you instead of rushing into action or explaining it too soon.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The team hopes to apply these insights into the mechanics of underwater propulsion to the design of faster and more efficient underwater robots.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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