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
For older adults, chess clubs offer cognitive benefits that may help preserve mental sharpness.
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Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The sharpness of the cloud patterns is too exaggerated given the imaging capabilities of Cassini and the tremendous distance over the poles that were always maintained.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
And, our brains naturally associate sharpness with danger, which can disturb a room's peaceful energy.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
The sharpness, and the confidence that comes with it, was about to come into focus.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
This type of steel retains its sharpness over extended use, resists corrosion and rust, and doesn't chip easily.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
Sweet white vermouth, lemon juice and grenadine provide contrast and sharpness.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
The baggy shape juxtaposes the shoes’ sexy sharpness without completely overpowering an outfit.
—India Roby, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The sharpness of the cloud patterns is too exaggerated given the imaging capabilities of Cassini and the tremendous distance over the poles that were always maintained.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
And, our brains naturally associate sharpness with danger, which can disturb a room's peaceful energy.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
The sharpness, and the confidence that comes with it, was about to come into focus.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
This type of steel retains its sharpness over extended use, resists corrosion and rust, and doesn't chip easily.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
Sweet white vermouth, lemon juice and grenadine provide contrast and sharpness.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
The baggy shape juxtaposes the shoes’ sexy sharpness without completely overpowering an outfit.
—India Roby, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpness
Noun
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Acidic liquids can tame that bitterness.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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After bitterness, a little sweetness is in order.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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But a chill settled on the Dodgers’ bats instead.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Breezy winds will keep wind chills in the 30s under a mix of clouds and sun.—
April 18,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The military had recourse to Claude via a drop-down menu in a workflow package, the Maven Smart System, which gathers, synthesizes, and streamlines intelligence.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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The package includes long-range strike drones, intelligence and reconnaissance drones, logistics drones and maritime capabilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The screen protector maintains vibrant, accurate screen colors and touch sensitivity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The rest is mostly a question of timing and sensitivity.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Style it by the edge of your sofa to add bonus space for your morning coffee or evening snacks, or use it by a window in your entryway, bedroom, or kitchen as a pedestal table to show off your favorite houseplants.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Musk in March outlined plans for the massive operation to build cutting-edge semiconductors for artificial intelligence, robotics and space forays.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Charlie's Angels centered on three private investigators who, under orders from their enigmatic but never visible boss, Charlie Townsend, solved cases together using their wits and style.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Use your quick wit when asking questions to avoid accidentally offending anyone.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Its brunch menu features a variety of fun bites, sides and mains, such as Avocado Toast Flights; Wake and Gravy Poutine; and the Trenton Porkroll Benny made with two poached eggs, cracked pepper and melted cheddar over potato pancakes.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most pests make little nibbles on plants, but groundhogs take big bites out of tomatoes, cabbage heads, and other crops.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The team hopes the aircraft, beyond providing insight into wartime aviation, will impart wisdom regarding the real consequences of war during this time of global unrest.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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