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
Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Skubal was frustrated with himself after a lackluster final spring start, one where his stuff lacked sharpness and his velocity was down.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
This type of steel retains its sharpness over extended use, resists corrosion and rust, and doesn't chip easily.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
Sweet white vermouth, lemon juice and grenadine provide contrast and sharpness.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
The baggy shape juxtaposes the shoes’ sexy sharpness without completely overpowering an outfit.
—India Roby, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Yet one reason that Conan now rules the Oscars like the new Jimmy Kimmel, if not the new Billy Crystal, is that the jokes were trimmed of the cutting sharpness the Oscars have flirted with in the past.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The needles were also renewed every three hours to maintain their sharpness and cleanliness.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Highs come across with sharpness that doesn't stray toward annoying, and the mids are surprisingly full.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Skubal was frustrated with himself after a lackluster final spring start, one where his stuff lacked sharpness and his velocity was down.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
This type of steel retains its sharpness over extended use, resists corrosion and rust, and doesn't chip easily.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
Sweet white vermouth, lemon juice and grenadine provide contrast and sharpness.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
The baggy shape juxtaposes the shoes’ sexy sharpness without completely overpowering an outfit.
—India Roby, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Yet one reason that Conan now rules the Oscars like the new Jimmy Kimmel, if not the new Billy Crystal, is that the jokes were trimmed of the cutting sharpness the Oscars have flirted with in the past.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The needles were also renewed every three hours to maintain their sharpness and cleanliness.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Highs come across with sharpness that doesn't stray toward annoying, and the mids are surprisingly full.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpness
Noun
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For example, maror, or bitter herbs, represent the bitterness of slavery.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the band joins in as Ayewa calls for the listener to look up to a world above war, bitterness, and division.—
Steve Donofrio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Everyone sipped, meditated, reset — and then CA7RIEL and Paco tore the cover off the chill and delivered a high-octane performance that will not soon be forgotten.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
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The breeze should calm some on Saturday, when overcast skies and an unseasonable chill is expected.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At their best, then, prediction markets aggregate collective intelligence to weigh the likelihood of future events.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Pixel 9a brings Google's flagship intelligence to a more accessible price point without compromising on durability or features.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, Hough also said a formal public apology and a commitment to take relevant sensitivity training could be an alternative.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Exceptionally well-written with equal parts spice, vinegar, wicked wit, and wonder how Charlie and Emma can possibly survive this unexpected turn in their lives after one simple question and one complicated answer threatens to blow everything up.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The level of stress the game conjures rivals that of the new Resident Evil installment, in which a young woman armed with only her wits and a pistol faces down ravenous monsters.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Worldwide, many antibiotics are starting to lose their bite.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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The evening begins with a lively pre-event social hour featuring bites, cocktails and networking.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After the retreat, there’s another set of calls to help participants integrate the experience and apply insights to their daily lives.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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This insight could change how scientists interpret signals from other gas giants, both in our solar system and beyond.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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