1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Recent Examples of acidity
Natural stone and waxed wood are especially vulnerable to its acidity and can be damaged if cleaned improperly.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
Many of the fastest-growing international foods in the United States rely heavily on acidity, from Filipino adobo and Thai soups to Korean kimchi and Mexican ceviche.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Like vinegar, the natural acidity of lemon juice dissolves water spots, rust, and grime, leaving the chrome with a polished, streak and scratch-free look, says Sokolowski.
Cut a lemon in half and rub it on the chrome surface.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Additionally, coffee and tea can stain teeth, and their acidity can harm enamel.5 Quitting caffeine can help to preserve teeth,
Financial: Some forms of caffeine, such as specialty coffee drinks, can be expensive.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
Many of the fastest-growing international foods in the United States rely heavily on acidity, from Filipino adobo and Thai soups to Korean kimchi and Mexican ceviche.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Like vinegar, the natural acidity of lemon juice dissolves water spots, rust, and grime, leaving the chrome with a polished, streak and scratch-free look, says Sokolowski.
Cut a lemon in half and rub it on the chrome surface.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Additionally, coffee and tea can stain teeth, and their acidity can harm enamel.5 Quitting caffeine can help to preserve teeth,
Financial: Some forms of caffeine, such as specialty coffee drinks, can be expensive.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
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Coffee is particularly simpatico in chocolate recipes, where the coffee’s bitterness rounds out the chocolate flavor without overpowering it.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Chocolate in this range delivers intensity without bitterness and often carries subtle fruity or nutty notes, especially varieties sourced from South America.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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And numerous studies, including new research in 2025, show covid vaccine benefits include a reduction in the severity of disease, although the protective effects wane over time.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Because of its severity and potential for outbreak, the World Health Organization lists the Nipah virus as a priority pathogen for research and preparedness.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The event will feature craft brews, gourmet bites, live auction and nostalgic carnival games to raise money to help community members in need get food.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Signs Of A Bed Bug Infestation Bed bugs feed on blood, so a skin reaction from bites is often the first sign of a potential infestation.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Its Blackwell architecture sets the standard for raw performance, and its software ecosystem with CUDA remains a formidable competitive edge.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yang Minghan, a crew member of the Zunyi, said in the report that the Type 055 is a new-type destroyer equipped with a host of advanced new systems, boasting cutting-edge performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Stuart said the measure reflects a sobering escalation in political hostility and violence.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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In his second term, their defining emotions are hostility and happiness.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Animals Asia, an animal welfare organization dedicated to ending bear bile farming worldwide, also shared that the nonprofit planned to announce Goodall's guardianship in late 2025 but decided to hold the news for a period after her death.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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It’s called taurine because the compound was first isolated from bull bile in 1827.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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Donald Trump’s back-to-back tirades this week against Somali immigrants in Minnesota, many of whom are U.S. citizens, brought into the open the kind of virulence that, during his first term, the President mostly tried to keep behind closed doors.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
4 Dec. 2025
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One Pasteurella-like microbe carried genetic hints of virulence and has ties to deadly outbreaks in modern African elephants.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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The fresh cherry filling brings a bright, jammy tartness that cuts through the richness, while the seven-minute frosting is billowy, glossy, and marshmallow-light, adding a nostalgic touch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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The tea brings out the green in Lazulio’s vetiver, and the cucumber cools down some of that tartness.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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