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as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
judging by the acuteness in his tone when he congratulated me, I think he was actually quite resentful that I won
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as in sensitiveness
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the acuteness of the bird's eyesight is amazing
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Of the many types of basil, the classic Italian 'Treviso' variety stands out for resisting bitterness, staying tender longer, and being slow to flower even as summer heats up.—
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
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Red flags included bitterness or any metallic notes the beans may have picked up during processing.—
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From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.—
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Guests will naturally gravitate towards these pairings, ensuring the perfect bite.—
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Whatever the case, sensitivities about national security risks remain high as China’s relationship with Western nations grows tense.—
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Witches Witches in Rice's world are humans born with special supernatural sensitivities, oftentimes extra sensory perceptions or the power of telekinesis.—
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Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.—
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Cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter come together in the oven to create crisp edges and a gooey, citrusy center, while a little cream cheese in the mix rounds out the lemon’s brightness.—
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Those who break the rules are hit with fines depending on the severity of the infraction.—
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So consider the size and severity of scratches and markings, as well as the item's price.—
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The acidity slows enzyme activity, and refrigeration helps even more.—
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Drought shrivels the grapes; excessive heat deprives the juice of acidity; too much rain results in rampant mold.—
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The sharpness of last season is missing from his game.—
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Its Supersize Picture Enhancer uses AI to reduce noise and boost sharpness, and PurColor tech gives you a wider color spectrum than regular RGB.—
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Digital copies of about half his earlier works survived and the California African American Museum recognized the poignancy of pairing them.—
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But the live performances found poignancy in the city’s spirit as a music town.—
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“Acuteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuteness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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