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
And yes, there’s also the freaky part with the temperatures and acidity and baby monitor cameras.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2025
Delectable notes of spiced toast and lemon curd with underlying notes of minerality with nectarine crumble and quince paste with the rich flavors perfectly balanced by marked acidity and a long, flavorful finish with lots of vibrant tension.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Structured and velvety, Peak combines its complexity with a nice acidity to create a wonderful drinking experience at $65 SRP.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Although non-vintage, this is actually a blend of seven different vintages to add complexity and pleasing acidity.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2025
Delectable notes of spiced toast and lemon curd with underlying notes of minerality with nectarine crumble and quince paste with the rich flavors perfectly balanced by marked acidity and a long, flavorful finish with lots of vibrant tension.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Structured and velvety, Peak combines its complexity with a nice acidity to create a wonderful drinking experience at $65 SRP.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Although non-vintage, this is actually a blend of seven different vintages to add complexity and pleasing acidity.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
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The fight ends with Shauna taking a bite out of Melissa’s arm, pinning her down and demanding Melissa eat her own flesh.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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On Saturday, March 29, the northeastern United States and Canada will witness a partial solar eclipse in the early hours of the day, according to Space.com, presenting a spectacle that will look as if the moon took a bite out of the sun.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Type 2 diabetes treatments can vary based on the severity of your condition, your lifestyle, and your overall health.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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In some studies, Vitamin A has been shown to reduce the severity of measles and the risk of death from the virus — but these studies were among highly malnourished populations in low-income countries.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to Nobel prize-winning economist, Eugene Fama, smaller companies and cheaper companies tend to have an edge over larger, more expensive companies over time.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stolarz’s inclination to shout instructions at teammates on the ice, often with serious levels of hostility in the name of competition, comes to him naturally.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Musk’s comments were at odds with Trump’s hostility towards the European Union, which Trump has targeted with a 20% tariff on exports.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Christina Wilkie,Michael Wayland,April Roach,Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Acid reflux occurs when the stomach's contents, including stomach acid, bile, and undigested food, move back up the esophagus (food tube) and into the mouth.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Wang said the blood flow to and from the liver, as well as measures of things like bile and albumin production, were encouraging, even if not all functions were sufficient enough to completely mimic a human liver.—
Alice Park,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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In Canada, modest supply management policies keep farmgate and farmer pay prices higher, while disincentivizing the buildout of fast-paced, crowded and large scale production facilities at the heart of avian flu virulence.—
Errol Schweizer,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Everything about the movement surprised political observers: its virulence, its magnitude, its provincial origins, its apparent lack of structure and leadership, and its adamant refusal to be co-opted by existing political parties and unions.—
Arthur Goldhammer,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2018
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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