1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acuteness
Noun
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In a dry cabin, sugary mixers can read louder than intended, especially when there’s not enough acidity or bitterness to balance them.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026 -
During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker was upbeat and grateful without expressing outward bitterness against the companies that turned him down.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On a recent visit, oysters arrived first, dressed with caviar, citrus cream, and ginger, with a briny bite that was decadent yet balanced.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The suspect sustained a K9 bite and a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the leg, Cody said.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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People with citrus allergies or certain digestive sensitivities may need to limit intake, but for the general population, Sumo Citrus is a safe and nutritious option.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Florence brings an extraordinary intelligence and a rare sensitivity to character while Annie’s vision gives the story both depth and direction.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday afternoon, OpenAI released a new cutting-edge coding model that the company said assisted in its own creation.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This significant reduction in impact speed and severity is a demonstration of the material safety benefit of the Waymo Driver.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The migrant boat capsized and sank due to the severity of the impact, causing all passengers on board to fall into the sea a few miles off the coast of Turkey, the statement said.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stronger aromatics, brighter acidity, and flavors that can carry through.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Specialty grade beans are evaluated by Q graders on factors such as acidity, aroma, and flavor, and the best are given an SCA score of at least 80.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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This sharpness and stability only translate into better handling and even more phenomenal steering.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
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That mental sharpness pairs with constant activity.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There was some poignancy to this, as my grandmother was a picture bride from Greece.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There's a poignancy to Simon's struggle that feels relatable to anybody stuck in their career or passion pursuits.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Acuteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuteness. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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