bitterness

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Recent Examples of bitterness For the next 10 to 48 hours, the paste is gently stirred over very low heat, a step that cooks away any excess bitterness, acidity, and liquid. Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025 This brightness is anchored by the deep earthy bitterness of the Cynar, the Japanese Whiskey offers a soft grain finish, and the salt keeps the whole project from becoming too bitter. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025 Always use fresh, undamaged skins to prevent bitterness. Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025 In this way, Blue Moon is ultimately a film about gay bitterness. Michael Cuby, Them., 24 Oct. 2025 That was my thought about Polarity’s bitterness from his own past and his relationship with his son in season one. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 The key is to tame their bitterness by blanching the slices quickly in the pasta pot, then sear them in olive oil to caramelize them slightly, soften their tang and give them golden edges. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025 Chocolate’s distinctive taste begins with cocoa beans, harvested from trees and fermented right on the cocoa farm to develop their aroma and reduce bitterness. New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025 The apples brighten the natural sugar in the sweet potatoes and cut any bitterness from the Brussels sprouts. Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitterness
Noun
  • In 2018 and 2019, the two exchanged fire in rounds of hostilities that would frequently end within 48 hours.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Trump will need to hope for hostilities to be short-lasting, or for these voters to be forgiving.
    Javier Corrales, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • When the shark measuring about 10 feet didn’t fit through the door, Mucerino and Burress got a bite of inspiration.
    Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
  • In their study published today in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the team describes the differences between bite tactics in these different types of snakes.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Stir briefly to chill, then (if in a mixing glass) strain over a large piece of ice in a rocks glass.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Wrap and chill until easy to handle, 1 hour.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Both a quarantine and blockade are similar in essence, though differ in personnel and severity.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Scientists have tried to artificially bolster Florida’s coral populations by rearing colonies in nurseries both onshore and offshore, but the success of these efforts will depend on the frequency and severity of future bleaching events, the report said.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Her relationship with her family is fraught, and not just because of her liberal politics; religious animosity, personal grudges, and class resentment all play a part.
    Grace Byron, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Be wary of friends who act like their grudges are the only ones that matter in a relationship.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In the deciding third round, Jandiroba had the edge early on the feet but allowed Dern to land some harder shots late.
    Brett Appley, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • KAConsulting shows a three-point lead (47–44), Quantus Insights finds a two-point edge (48–46), and Trafalgar Group/Insider Advantage reports just a one-point gap (45–44).
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Is that your way of expressing the anger and exhaustion that so many people feel in the country right now?
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The endorsement comes as Cuomo has lobbed increasingly caustic attacks on Mamdani, equating his criticism of Israel with antisemitism and warning of a city beset by crime, hatred and disorder if his opponent wins.
    Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield hasn't been shy about his hatred of the rival NFL franchise.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Bitterness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitterness. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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