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as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
judging by the acuteness in his tone when he congratulated me, I think he was actually quite resentful that I won
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as in sensitiveness
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the acuteness of the bird's eyesight is amazing
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Noun
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Charlotte struggled to surmount her anger and bitterness toward her once-dear sibling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026 -
This tendency, called marcescence, may have developed a few million years ago to discourage large mammals from browsing on trees in winter due to the bitterness of the tannin-rich leaves surrounding buds.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The third Ember Group restaurant, scheduled to open June 1, is Imoto, another small plate spot that specializes in sushi and other Asian bites.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 8,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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This free Saturday series offers full-service food and drink, with beer, cider, cocktails and local bites on site.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Recognizing diet sensitivity issues is important for every brand.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life, different anatomy of the airway and differences in sensitivity to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the blood compared to men all suggest that more research and better tools are needed to improve healthcare for women with sleep apnea.—
Erika Yamazaki,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The stalemate that existed has been broken, and the Republicans now seem likely to obtain a meaningful edge heading into the midterms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The future will favor perceptiveness.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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But what the rest of the league isn’t factoring in is the perceptiveness of one of the game’s all-time great players.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Trinidad and Tobago disputes the spill’s size and severity, saying only 10 barrels spilled on May 1 and were quickly contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Research shows a strong link between HS severity and metabolic factors like obesity and insulin resistance, which contribute to a chronic pro-inflammatory state.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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By adding white grapes to the mix, acidity is boosted while the high alcohol level found in ripe red grapes is diluted.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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Coffee grounds can be used to make hydrangea blooms bluer by increasing soil acidity.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Publix Sharp Cheddar Cheese Testers found this cheese to be more mild tasting than the others, with a subtle sharpness and savory taste.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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It's recommended to inspect the lawn mower blades before and after each use to check their sharpness and ensure there isn't any significant damage that needs to be addressed before use.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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“Acuteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuteness. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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