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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
Your skills come down to the sharpness of your critical thinking.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
For all the dialogue’s sharpness, a few narrative strands are left too loose or frayed.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
This helps prevent bacteria growth and maintains the sharpness of the blades.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
These include a lack of physical and mental sharpness throughout the squad, a lack of leadership when things are not going their way, not enough top-class, fit defenders, no midfielder capable of organising play, and an attack that struggles to break down rivals who sit deep.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Its 300-megapixel camera can capture regions of sky about 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope’s field of view while maintaining comparable sharpness – like switching from studying individual tiles to surveying the entire mosaic at once.
—Grant Tremblay, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced mental sharpness that come with an aging brain.
—Stephen Wade, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
That sharpness is undeniably sleek.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Late in the night, the comedian Wanda Sykes cut through the monotony and brought some sharpness to the stage.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
For all the dialogue’s sharpness, a few narrative strands are left too loose or frayed.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
This helps prevent bacteria growth and maintains the sharpness of the blades.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
These include a lack of physical and mental sharpness throughout the squad, a lack of leadership when things are not going their way, not enough top-class, fit defenders, no midfielder capable of organising play, and an attack that struggles to break down rivals who sit deep.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Its 300-megapixel camera can capture regions of sky about 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope’s field of view while maintaining comparable sharpness – like switching from studying individual tiles to surveying the entire mosaic at once.
—Grant Tremblay, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced mental sharpness that come with an aging brain.
—Stephen Wade, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
That sharpness is undeniably sleek.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Late in the night, the comedian Wanda Sykes cut through the monotony and brought some sharpness to the stage.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpness
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Coffee is particularly simpatico in chocolate recipes, where the coffee’s bitterness rounds out the chocolate flavor without overpowering it.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Chocolate in this range delivers intensity without bitterness and often carries subtle fruity or nutty notes, especially varieties sourced from South America.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Despite a chill in the air on Saturday night, the energy outside the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood was electric as crowds lined up along Sunset Boulevard, hoping for a glimpse of the stars arriving at Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios' third annual pre-Golden Globes party.—
Rachel Marlowe,
Vanity Fair,
11 Jan. 2026
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And with the new year upon us and a biting chill in the air, now is the ideal time to prepare for the inevitable clutter caused by our hodgepodge of gardening tools.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Piantedosi presided over a meeting of law enforcement and intelligence services on Tuesday to discuss security for the Games.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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As Moore’s Law continues to compound and intelligence moves decisively to the Edge, AI and Digital Twins are becoming foundational layers of the global economy.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Because of the sensitivity of materials like wood and metal to temperature changes, the cold, dry air can lead to cracks and warping on your instrument.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
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People often mislabel this as burnout, stress or personal sensitivity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Having explored the Mariana Trench, the summit of Everest, and the edge of space, Victor Vescovo knows what awe feels like in its most dramatic forms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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In short, the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war are a weird laboratory for modern warfare, which, against all odds, has given Ukraine a considerable tactical edge over its much larger adversary.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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Choose kindness over cleverness, warmth over wit, empathy over one-upmanship.—
Glenn Kurlander,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Scared out of their wits, Islanders fled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The event will feature craft brews, gourmet bites, live auction and nostalgic carnival games to raise money to help community members in need get food.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Signs Of A Bed Bug Infestation Bed bugs feed on blood, so a skin reaction from bites is often the first sign of a potential infestation.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Wall Street analysts guide investors with their research and useful insights, but some consistently outperform others with strong, accurate calls.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Enrolling in the early smartwatch feasibility study gave her new insight.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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