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Recent Examples of acid test
That was the acid test that our music was acceptable.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
The state now is trying to correct what went wrong, but the acid test will be how EDD performs when the next recession strikes.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
Again, when she was done, the acid test: a flip of the switch and – voilà! – light.
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Jan. 2024
An orange laminate kitchen straight out of an electric Kool-Aid acid test.
—Martha McPhee, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
The state now is trying to correct what went wrong, but the acid test will be how EDD performs when the next recession strikes.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
Again, when she was done, the acid test: a flip of the switch and – voilà! – light.
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Jan. 2024
An orange laminate kitchen straight out of an electric Kool-Aid acid test.
—Martha McPhee, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acid test
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This week's meeting is the first major gathering of Martin's tenure -- and an early litmus test of his popularity and trust in his leadership, as his first few months have been mired in growing pains.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
27 Aug. 2025
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The $4 trillion chipmaker’s quarterly financials have become a litmus test for the AI boom—and, by extension, for the whole stock market.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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And, of course, this is the first major litmus tense of the young and divisive Donald Trump presidency.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Her litmus to make sure these moments were successful?—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Forged in the crucible of loss, tension, and a cold New York winter, the trio’s sixth record, Double Infinity, became rangy, loose, and eerily calming.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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The museum stands as a testament to the resilience and genius of a people whose faith was forged in the crucible of injustice.—
Brad Braxton,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Authorities believe the fire originated from lightning.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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At one point, Haggard said fire rescue treated Kehl, who had been acting erratically.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Salazar’s anonymity dissolved during Tuesday’s cross-up controversy with Framber Valdez.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lawyers for the latter say yes, according to a cross complaint filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court that names a new defendant familiar to those following Lively’s legal battle against Justin Baldoni‘s crisis publicist Melissa Nathan.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Acid test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acid%20test. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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