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a harsh or sharp quality
- he found that the bland crackers helped cut the sharpness of the cheese
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an uncomfortable degree of coolness
- dress warmly; there's a bit of sharpness in the air today
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3
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
- possesses a political sharpness that most campaign managers would envy
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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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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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