harshness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harshness
Noun
  • Vaccinations remain the best way to prevent coronavirus infection and lower the risk of subsequent long COVID by reducing the severity of the initial infection and immune response.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
  • The difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane comes down to wind speed, the most important factor in determining the severity of a storm and its classification.
    Ann Abel, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • The young girl took a bite of the guacamole and flashed a thumbs up.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 May 2025
  • While there is a timeline for all the moving parts of the day from guest arrivals to late-night bites at the after-party, planners need to be ready for anything.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • In a Venezuelan election, running as an incumbent gives you the sort of edge that any unscrupulous and power-hungry leader around the world can only fantasize about.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
  • This creates a competitive vulnerability, especially in algorithmic trading, where uniqueness can deliver billions in edge.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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“Harshness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harshness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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