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 sharpness
This lens delivers stunning sharpness and the best wide-angle performance for a Z-mount camera.
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
But even some stars who've come to favor basic French manicures have made room in their manicure calendar for playing with color, shapes, and even sharpness again.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
When a trompo taco is ordered, a cook brandishes a knife of ferocious sharpness, shaving a thin, broad piece large enough to overhang the corn tortilla it’s laid upon.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Instead of only reacting to decline, the concept pushes researchers and individuals alike to focus on prevention, resilience and maintaining mental sharpness for as long as possible.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 Aug. 2025
This is a pioneering use of old, ephemeral tech to invent new, eternal cinema, that is so persuasive of its own whimsical worldview that to emerge 186 minutes later is to feel slightly attacked by the garish, hi-def sharpness of reality, and to wonder where all the wonder has gone.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
His directness and sharpness give City a vital alternative source of goals.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Every play Thomas makes on the floor is a reflection of her sharpness, but also her decade-plus of time spent memorizing coverages and player tendencies.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
There does remain a thought by some in the organization, however, that King could use another start in the minors to refine the sharpness of his pitches.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
But even some stars who've come to favor basic French manicures have made room in their manicure calendar for playing with color, shapes, and even sharpness again.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
When a trompo taco is ordered, a cook brandishes a knife of ferocious sharpness, shaving a thin, broad piece large enough to overhang the corn tortilla it’s laid upon.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Instead of only reacting to decline, the concept pushes researchers and individuals alike to focus on prevention, resilience and maintaining mental sharpness for as long as possible.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 Aug. 2025
This is a pioneering use of old, ephemeral tech to invent new, eternal cinema, that is so persuasive of its own whimsical worldview that to emerge 186 minutes later is to feel slightly attacked by the garish, hi-def sharpness of reality, and to wonder where all the wonder has gone.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
His directness and sharpness give City a vital alternative source of goals.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Every play Thomas makes on the floor is a reflection of her sharpness, but also her decade-plus of time spent memorizing coverages and player tendencies.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
There does remain a thought by some in the organization, however, that King could use another start in the minors to refine the sharpness of his pitches.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpness
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The white negroni gets its pleasant bitterness from gin infused with pine nuts.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The water cleanses the palate, while the lokum balances the drink’s bitterness.—
Ali Halit Diker,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In rare cases, people may experience fever, chills, or swollen lymph nodes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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But there are low-chill varieties, like Mini-Royal and Royal Lee, that do well even in climates where temperatures rarely drop before freezing.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Would any self-respecting show really risk insulting the viewer’s intelligence so flagrantly?—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Tariff anxieties continue to weigh on family office deal-making, which sunk in August by nearly 50% on a year-over-year basis, according to the private wealth intelligence platform.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sensitivity most commonly occurs along the back, especially in the area where the tail connects to the body.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The next goal of the researchers is to expand their survey to more protoplanetary disks, using Webb’s sensitivity to track dust growth at different stages.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On the southwestern side of the fire, hand crews and dozers began building new containment lines along Sycamore Ridge Road to prevent the westward spread of the fire from the Dinkey Creek drainage and cut the fire off close to its active edge.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The base stores up to three tools, including a corner cleaner and an edge sweeper.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Colorful bosses, including the elderly sniper The End and inflamed astronaut The Fury, test your wits and reflexes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 2025
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Sheila herself was at her wit’s end.—
Nelson P. Repenning,
Big Think,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And while winners may be tempted to choose the annuity for an initial lower tax bite and to get more Powerball money, inflation and unforeseeable tax changes over 29 years could eat away at its value.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > This rustic soup from Chiapas, Mexico, features the grassy flavor of fresh chipilín leaves in a rich corn broth, with tender masa dumplings stuffed with creamy queso fresco for a satisfying bite.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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This special event will feature a discussion with contributing authors who will share insights into the book’s development and their personal journeys.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
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For all their quibbling over questions of reality versus falsehood, the sparring partners drive at an insight that is central to Thomson’s project in general.—
Jan Tumlir,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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