acrimoniousness

noun

Definition of acrimoniousnessnext
as in edge
a harsh or sharp quality acrimoniousness lay beneath his words, which on their face seemed harmless enough

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  1. edge
  2. bite
  3. acidity
  4. severity
Noun
  • He was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher by Rivals and On3 in the 2024 recruiting cycle.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But something else has been cultivated in the process of essentially playing a full extra season in the last six years: a prevailing psychological edge that should gird them for the playoffs in a way no other current NFL team can know.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Customers can get their first bites of the new steak garlic nacho fries Thursday, Jan. 16, at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide, according to the fast-food chain.
    Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
  • That approach means putting your phone down and resting your fork between bites.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of bite
Noun
  • These wines are generally dry with vibrant acidity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The two are not interchangeable, especially in baking where the acidity of buttermilk (which heavy cream lacks) contributes to the rise and flavor of baked goods.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of acidity
Noun
  • The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) noted a post-2020 increase in both the frequency and severity of such incidents, although specific links to alcohol consumption remain unclear.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Despite security threats increasing in volume and severity, a 2024 World Economic Forum report found that only 15% of organizations expect cyber skills and education to significantly ramp up by 2026.
    Todd Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of severity
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