1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
he found that the bland crackers helped cut the sharpness of the cheese
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as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
dress warmly; there's a bit of sharpness in the air today
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as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
possesses a political sharpness that most campaign managers would envy
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as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
possesses the proverbial sharpness of an eagle's eye
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Recent Examples of sharpness
Repeat this process as needed to return the blades to optimal sharpness.
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
But to have Wesley Fofana, lacking sharpness in his first start for six months, and 19-year-old Jorrel Hato (making his first start since joining from Ajax) play instead of James and Cucurella?
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Human perception is assessed with psychoacoustic metrics like loudness and sharpness, measured using binaural artificial heads that replicate ear placement.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The laptop's standard 1600p screen is its standout feature, displaying superior detail and sharpness to the full HD panels often found in this price bracket.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
If the Padres were to make a deep run, the abundance of open dates in the postseason, in theory, would allow their cadre of high-velocity relievers to maintain both sharpness and heat that ranges from 98 to 104 mph.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
This test measures the sharpness or clarity of your vision at different distances.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
The finding was made using an adaptive optics system called MagAO-X, which dramatically improves the sharpness and resolution of telescope images.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Cognitive Longevity and Brain Optimization Mental sharpness is becoming the next luxury currency.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
But to have Wesley Fofana, lacking sharpness in his first start for six months, and 19-year-old Jorrel Hato (making his first start since joining from Ajax) play instead of James and Cucurella?
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Human perception is assessed with psychoacoustic metrics like loudness and sharpness, measured using binaural artificial heads that replicate ear placement.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The laptop's standard 1600p screen is its standout feature, displaying superior detail and sharpness to the full HD panels often found in this price bracket.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
If the Padres were to make a deep run, the abundance of open dates in the postseason, in theory, would allow their cadre of high-velocity relievers to maintain both sharpness and heat that ranges from 98 to 104 mph.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
This test measures the sharpness or clarity of your vision at different distances.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
The finding was made using an adaptive optics system called MagAO-X, which dramatically improves the sharpness and resolution of telescope images.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Cognitive Longevity and Brain Optimization Mental sharpness is becoming the next luxury currency.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpness
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The examples of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, where life after revolution is replete with bitterness and recrimination, are profoundly discouraging.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Blessed with tender skins and jammy interiors, fresh figs can offset the tang of tomatoes and bitterness of salad greens.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Sep. 2025
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Letting the dessert chill allows the bottom cookie layer to soften slightly into a cake-like texture.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The golden liqueur plays off the spirit like sun off snow, bringing some herbal warmth through the bracing chill.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, the ability to operate robotic explorers and harvesting/processing machines at solar system distances by combining quantum communications with AI-level on-site intelligence will enable us to go anywhere, in physical or electronic form.—
Rick Tumlinson,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Damien Symon, an open-source intelligence analyst, said on the social media platform X that India had declared a no-fly zone over the Bay of Bengal for a likely missile test—conducted from a northeastern island—effective Wednesday through Thursday.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Other reasons to seek additional care can include continued irritation, watering, burning, eye pain, mucus discharge, sensitivity to light, reduced vision and any flaking, discharge or sores on the eye or eyelid.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pose was groundbreaking in many ways, but the FX drama deserves credit for being one of very few shows to depict the HIV-positive experience with sensitivity and a sense of dignity.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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The fear of a man with a single foot over a cliff edge.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Lexington community, still reeling from a 5-year-old’s death in a home explosion five months ago, is on edge after gas lines continue to get hit by companies installing fiber optic cables.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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In fact, early reviews have consistently brought up the film's humor and wit, and that feedback has also made its way to the cast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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The album also holds moments of his signature wit and humor.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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The rodents rarely carry rabies, though squirrel bites have been linked to the transmission of certain diseases to humans.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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As a result, their valuable insights have rarely amounted to more than provocative cocktail chatter.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
22 Sep. 2025
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Her bi-monthly AI Logs column explores the latest trends, breakthroughs, and ethical dilemmas in AI, delivering expert analysis and fresh insights.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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