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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3
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 Synonyms for sharpness
Noun
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While most people recover, some still die from disease complications in the U.S Most common TB symptoms Some common tuberculosis symptoms are similar to other infections, including fatigue, chills and fever.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025 -
Signs and symptoms include a cough that lasts for three weeks or longer, coughing up blood or phlegm, chest pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, chills and night sweats, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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His work rate, versatility and football intelligence — regardless of who plays in front of or behind him — are invaluable as the squad gradually understands Amorim’s tactical demands.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Roughly 600 North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, South Korean lawmakers said on Wednesday, citing the country's intelligence agency.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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But outside of folks with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, there’s no conclusive evidence that gluten consumption triggers inflammation.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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Finding narratives that can still cut through the noise and resonate with fractured audiences will demand unprecedented creativity and sensitivity from communicators.—
Fahad Qadir,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Beane took three cornerbacks, two defensive tackles and edge rusher Landon Jackson.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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For Her fragrance by Rodriguez, with a more sensual edge.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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With a breezy wit displayed over his thirty-plus-year career (including his breakout commentary during the 2024 Olympics which cemented his global influence), the artist observed the rare confluence of holidays with a simple image of himself as the Easter Bunny on X, formerly Twitter.—
Jeanie Pyun,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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Maher, who has spent decades fine-tuning his brand of biting, socially charged humor to make sense of complex, often uncomfortable issues, brings a sharp wit that’s more thoughtful and layered than he’s often given credit for.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Viewers could be fooled into believing that a bite of tomato was the best thing Miller's ever tasted in her life given her reaction alone.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Soon thereafter, starving, Cage yanks the dead rat from the ground and holds it to his teeth, about to take a bite.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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This approach provides valuable insights without advertisements, calls to action, or sales pitches.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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For those looking to learn more about sparkling wine production, staff provide insight into the winemaking process and aging techniques.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The backset's acidity lowers the mash's pH, which helps control unwanted bacterial growth.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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May Boost Skin Health Topical apple cider vinegar is a popular natural skin treatment for acne and eczema based on the assumption that ACV’s acidity can balance pH levels and fight germs on the skin.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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