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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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
Where the sharpness and definition can fade as viewers pull back projectors for super large screenings, AWOL Vision hit CES 2026 with a new model aimed at nipping that in the bud.
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New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Maison Estelle’s sharpness comes from its Cotswolds outpost.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
This sharpness and stability only translate into better handling and even more phenomenal steering.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
That mental sharpness pairs with constant activity.
—Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Four goals in four games, with him only being at 70-80 per cent fitness and sharpness.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In the collision of spice, sharpness and seedy crunch, and in the sponging way potatoes soak up butter, the intensity never seems like too much.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Publix Sharp Cheddar Cheese Testers found this cheese to be more mild tasting than the others, with a subtle sharpness and savory taste.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Grows his finger nails long to test the sharpness of his own skates.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Maison Estelle’s sharpness comes from its Cotswolds outpost.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
This sharpness and stability only translate into better handling and even more phenomenal steering.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
That mental sharpness pairs with constant activity.
—Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Four goals in four games, with him only being at 70-80 per cent fitness and sharpness.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In the collision of spice, sharpness and seedy crunch, and in the sponging way potatoes soak up butter, the intensity never seems like too much.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Publix Sharp Cheddar Cheese Testers found this cheese to be more mild tasting than the others, with a subtle sharpness and savory taste.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Grows his finger nails long to test the sharpness of his own skates.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpness
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Tahini’s bitterness balances the intense sweetness of dates, the traditional Ramadan break-the-fast food; stuffing dates with tahini is a Ramadan treat.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bitterness is concentrated in the green shoot itself.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Paragons of chill, the equivalent of three buddies drinking a few beers, too tired to get up off their lily pads/sofas.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Israeli intelligence expert Sima Shein has warned that negotiations narrowly focused on nuclear restrictions could leave Israel exposed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The feed was sent directly to Russian intelligence.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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When the estrogen hormone declines during perimenopause, the body’s insulin sensitivity decreases, too, which affects overall metabolism.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the price sensitivity of consumers for weight loss drugs remains a big unknown, which makes greater volumes and more access points important.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday afternoon, OpenAI released a new cutting-edge coding model that the company said assisted in its own creation.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Still, don’t be afraid to let your quick wit make a complex topic simple.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some voters may not respond to his charm and wit.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stir together the remoulade as the crab cakes cook, so as little time as possible stands between you and your first bite.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Infected cats can carry the fungus in their claws or skin lesions, and scratches or bites can transmit the infection to humans.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, social media use has steadily declined since time spent on the platforms peaked in 2022, according to an analysis of the online habits of 250,000 adults in more than 50 countries by the Financial Times and digital audience insights firm GWI.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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This study also provides crucial insights for future climate models, especially in the context of current concerns over rising carbon dioxide levels.—
Ben Mather,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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