1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
an acridness in her voice when she said she hoped that we would get what we deserve
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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
over the years the acridness he felt toward his stepfather softened somewhat
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Noun
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That starts with small bites, including his calas, also known as Creole rice fritters, traditionally a sweet breakfast dish served with cafe au lait.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025 -
And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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Autism is a spectrum, Alpert noted, which means symptoms can vary significantly in type and severity.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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But not every director of Tarantino's pedigree agrees with his diagnosis of the industry's ills or, at least, his sense of its severity.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Thick edges will be thinned, and ingrown toenails will be treated.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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The visitors took their first lead of the night on a post move by Ike for a 39-38 edge with 16:11 left.—
Jeff Faraudo,
The Mercury News,
2 Feb. 2025
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This has hindered the two nations from reaching a peace treaty to officially end their hostilities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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But the idea that hordes of undercover agents instigated the Capitol riot gained traction and fuelled right-wing hostilities toward the Bureau.—
Tess Owen,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025
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The palate features a lively acidity with passionfruit flavors, kiwi, and a touch of green pepper.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Key Ingredients in Arkansas Heavenly Tomato Cake Most of this ingredient list is baking essentials, but a few things are specific to this special recipe: Dutch-process cocoa blend: This cocoa has less acidity thus less natural bitterness.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Acridness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acridness. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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