acid test

noun

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as in litmus test

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Recent Examples of acid test This was a place and time in history of tremendous creativity that grew out of the acid test parties, the beatnik poets, and the Summer Of Love. — Brian Halligan, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025 The azaleas will be the acid test. — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025 Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Russia's drone incursion into Poland now poses an acid test for NATO and the European Union. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025 While Google’s wildly popular TV analogue has hosted the out-of-market Sunday Ticket package since 2023, Friday’s AFC West clash will be an acid test. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acid test
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  1. litmus test
  2. fire
  3. cross
  4. crucible
Noun
  • Through a more critical lens, many in Hollywood will treat its box office result as a litmus test for Marvel’s health for 2026 and beyond.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • The Tates’ triumphant return to Miami functioned as something of a litmus test for conservative personalities, with some declaring that their brand of masculinity had no place in the party.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Definition of litmus test
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  • Since erupting Saturday, three fires in Spokane County have destroyed more than 700 structures, displaced tens of thousands of residents and threatened communities.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities haven't stated a possible cause for the other two fires.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fire
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  • Start with Deneb, one of the most luminous stars known, then follow the line downward through the cross.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are several beauty brands on the market offering products that are a cross between a bronzer and a blush.
    — Irene Coltrinari, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cross
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  • Smith was elite from day one, forged in the crucible of South Florida high school football.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • The kitchen wounds him, heals him, and becomes his crucible of faith.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of crucible

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