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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2
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
dress warmly; there's a bit of sharpness in the air today
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3
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
Their sharpness comes from compounds like lactucin and lactucopicrin, which plants produce in response to stress and cold.
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Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Far too little has been written about Mac Allister’s hernia issue in the summer, and subsequent slow return to match sharpness.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
You’ll be surprised by the luminosity of ingredients like bergamot, turmeric, and peppercorn that come with this offering, whose sharpness is cut through by the sweetness of fig and the citrusy woodiness of petitgrain.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
This design eliminates the common edge softness found in typical panoramic imagery, ensuring consistent sharpness from center to corner and delivering a solid foundation for high-resolution output.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Now the show has demoted her to a B- or C-plot sitcom character, lacking in sharpness and a consistent point of view.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Loose pucks Asked what the B’s could have done better on the goal off the faceoff on Tuesday, on which both Mason Lohrei and Tanner Jeannot were beaten, Sturm stressed mental sharpness.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The prose in this quiet, forceful epic exemplifies Kincaid’s trademark sharpness.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Far too little has been written about Mac Allister’s hernia issue in the summer, and subsequent slow return to match sharpness.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
You’ll be surprised by the luminosity of ingredients like bergamot, turmeric, and peppercorn that come with this offering, whose sharpness is cut through by the sweetness of fig and the citrusy woodiness of petitgrain.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
This design eliminates the common edge softness found in typical panoramic imagery, ensuring consistent sharpness from center to corner and delivering a solid foundation for high-resolution output.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Now the show has demoted her to a B- or C-plot sitcom character, lacking in sharpness and a consistent point of view.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Loose pucks Asked what the B’s could have done better on the goal off the faceoff on Tuesday, on which both Mason Lohrei and Tanner Jeannot were beaten, Sturm stressed mental sharpness.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The prose in this quiet, forceful epic exemplifies Kincaid’s trademark sharpness.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpness
Noun
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What remains is not shame or bitterness, but genuine care.—
Kelly Foster Lundquist,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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This swap will not only increase the healthfulness of your recipe, but dark chocolate’s bitterness is the perfect contrast to the sweetness of most baked goods.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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Wrap and chill until easy to handle, 1 hour.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His intelligence and compassion helped enormously and launched our lifelong friendship.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Young stars like Nicolò Barella, Federico Chiesa, and Gianluca Scamacca bring energy and creativity to a squad that still values tactical intelligence and grit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lufthansa also commissioned a study conducted by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics, which found the combination of dryness and low pressure also reduces the sensitivity of taste buds for both sweet and salty by 30 percent.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The measure appears to have been the least favored around the southeastern edge of the county, an area that was originally supposed to get access to the silver line.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The kind of things that had always worked for Lorne — his wit, his charm — just didn’t land.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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His wit, taste, and irreverent sense of elegance defined the brand and inspired everyone who worked with him.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crisp bits of bacon add a salty crunch, while the green onion brings a fresh, mild bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The poolside Joia Bar, modeled after a traditional Dominican casita, overlooks the lagoon pool and the sea, offering light bites, appetizers, and cocktails.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This is the web version of CEO Daily, a newsletter of must-read global insights from CEOs and industry leaders.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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