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
Most of the grapes for this stunning Chardonnay are sourced from the southern part of Napa Valley where fog from the San Pablo Bay cools the grapes in the late evenings and early mornings, allowing the wines to maintain bracing acidity and freshness.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Here, three Southern chefs share their trick: using acidity to mimic what peppers do on the plate and for our palates.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Rinsing and draining the curds further removes liquid and reduces cottage cheese’s acidity.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
The grapes are able to retain their natural acidity thanks to the Okanagan’s hot, sunny days and cool nights.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Here, three Southern chefs share their trick: using acidity to mimic what peppers do on the plate and for our palates.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Rinsing and draining the curds further removes liquid and reduces cottage cheese’s acidity.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
The grapes are able to retain their natural acidity thanks to the Okanagan’s hot, sunny days and cool nights.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
Noun
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There's a full beer and cocktail menu along with snacks and bites.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Choose cloth, leather, rubber or anything thick that will protect you from accidental bites, says Chuang.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The speedy identification of cases can affect whether a person is eligible for post-exposure treatments, too, which can limit the severity of the disease and sometimes prevent illness altogether.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, the company has now reduced this forecast to just $16 per share — a nearly 47% decrease that underscores the severity of the company’s operational struggles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From steamy dim sum in bustling teahouses to rooftop bars overlooking glittering skylines—the city blends ancient soul with modern edge.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Diamondbacks were given a slight edge on betting lines to win more games than the Padres.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There is a clear correlation between being the victim of hostility and suffering from negative mental health or even physical health.—
Jo Causon,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Time and again the president has expressed optimism after speaking with Putin about winding down the hostilities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Former bile farmers could also voluntarily relinquish their bears, and many have.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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Biliary atresia is a disease in which a baby's bile ducts become obstructed, meaning bile can't get out of the liver and into the intestine.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Despite that virulence, some forms of plague did ultimately die out.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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While VUMs require more testing to establish their true risks to public health, VOIs are explicitly confirmed to have genetic changes that affect virus characteristics like transmissibility and virulence.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
9 June 2025
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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