1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
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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
Snappy acidity and flavors of dark chocolate and raspberries.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The lemon juice added just the right amount of acidity to keep the soup feeling light.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
According to a small study, the acidity of the lemon also stimulates the secretion of gastric juices—a digestive fluid in the stomach that can help break down food.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
Associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield noticed a dash of citric acidity, which made for a nice counterpoint to the fruitiness.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The lemon juice added just the right amount of acidity to keep the soup feeling light.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
According to a small study, the acidity of the lemon also stimulates the secretion of gastric juices—a digestive fluid in the stomach that can help break down food.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
Associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield noticed a dash of citric acidity, which made for a nice counterpoint to the fruitiness.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
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Located just below Tak, Izakaya is ideal for quick bites of sushi and sips of sake in a casual setting.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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Betting on one brand gives you only one bite at the apple.Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has offered a huge update on the severity of Waddle's injury.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Depending on the severity of your condition, your healthcare provider may recommend both types of treatments.Ashley Wong, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, Venus-like planets on the inner edge of extrasolar habitable zones are thought to have what is known as stagnant lid geophysics in which there is no systematic carbon recycling of the planet’s atmosphere.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Outlook: The Gators’ depth on the edge dwindles with the exits of Pyburn and Searcy.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Soon afterward, the U.S. said the system would not be deployed to Ukraine, with deputy Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh telling reporters that the war between Russia and Ukraine differed to hostilities in the Middle East.Michael D. Carroll AND Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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In January, the World Bank and Ipsos, a market research firm, estimated that nearly 60% of Gaza’s water and sanitation infrastructure had been damaged or destroyed by hostilities.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Urso doesn't reverse liver damage but can improve bile flow.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Restrictive periods of yo-yo dieting may increase cholesterol secretion into the bile, forming cholesterol crystals.Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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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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An ePPP is a pathogen that has been modified to enhance its transmissibility and virulence.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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