1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Recent Examples of acidity
Frosting doesn’t have to be so sweet Introducing an element of acidity can do wonders in taming frosting’s inherent sweetness.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Collins recommends the George IV, O'Henry, Rio Oso Gem, Suncrest, and Silver Logan for peaches, and singles out the Snow Queen nectarine for its balance of sweetness and acidity.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Drink lemon water through a straw, rinse your mouth with plain water, and avoid brushing your teeth right after to help prevent tooth enamel erosion from the acidity in the lemons
Some people can experience stomach upset or acid reflux from the acidity in lemon water
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—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Brekke likes to serve orange wedges alongside protein or a side dish, then squeeze them over the dish just before diving in for additional flavor and a burst of acidity.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Collins recommends the George IV, O'Henry, Rio Oso Gem, Suncrest, and Silver Logan for peaches, and singles out the Snow Queen nectarine for its balance of sweetness and acidity.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Drink lemon water through a straw, rinse your mouth with plain water, and avoid brushing your teeth right after to help prevent tooth enamel erosion from the acidity in the lemons
Some people can experience stomach upset or acid reflux from the acidity in lemon water
5.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Brekke likes to serve orange wedges alongside protein or a side dish, then squeeze them over the dish just before diving in for additional flavor and a burst of acidity.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
Noun
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Charlotte struggled to surmount her anger and bitterness toward her once-dear sibling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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This tendency, called marcescence, may have developed a few million years ago to discourage large mammals from browsing on trees in winter due to the bitterness of the tannin-rich leaves surrounding buds.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Trinidad and Tobago disputes the spill’s size and severity, saying only 10 barrels spilled on May 1 and were quickly contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Research shows a strong link between HS severity and metabolic factors like obesity and insulin resistance, which contribute to a chronic pro-inflammatory state.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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Located on the roof of the Hyatt Centric hotel, the bar has curated cocktails, and offers an array of bites from sister restaurant 7th Street Standard on the street level of the hotel, including chicken tandoori lollipops and charred rapini flatbread.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches and mini quiche bites are easy to grab individually and provide substance to the picnic.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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The stalemate that existed has been broken, and the Republicans now seem likely to obtain a meaningful edge heading into the midterms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The onset of hostilities was enough to persuade around a hundred and eighty Democrats to support the measure.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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As swirling rumors and escalating fears mount of imminent US-Israeli strikes, there is a growing sense of inevitability among many Iranians about the resumption of hostilities.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Tons of commenters chimed in on the video, urging Abbie to go get checked for the temporary liver condition, which often occurs in the third trimester, and can slow bile flow, cause severe itching and elevated bile acids.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nolan suffered from biliary atresia, a condition where bile ducts –– which carry the bile the liver makes into the intestines –– don’t develop properly.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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To predict how an outbreak will progress, epidemiologists often use stock-and-flow diagrams: illustrations featuring stocks of people (susceptible, infected, recovered, dead) and arrows showing flows between them based on factors such as exposure or virulence.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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Flu has overtaken covid in infections and hospitalizations during the winter respiratory virus season, and their virulence is becoming similar.—
Fenit Nirappil,
Washington Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The citrus filling in this luscious layered dessert is utterly delightful, especially paired with the tartness of the cranberry jelly layer.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Its natural tartness is softened by coconut, rose, vanilla bean, and a hefty dose of sugar.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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