abrasiveness
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He lacked the abrasiveness or gruffness found in many metal singers, opting instead for a theatrical melodic yowl with silvery overtones.
From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025
There were elements of that abrasiveness in the statement his representatives released after his sacking, which read:
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025
The style is quite jarring, with an abrasiveness that’s almost chafing to watch.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024
Tyler’s 2011 album “Goblin” backed up the abrasiveness of “Yonkers” with equally confrontational tracks, fueled by his disdain for religion, authority, school and just about everything else.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023
But maybe his abrasiveness is also his armor.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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