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
Whatever the mode, the exhilarating abrasiveness of the Cypress Hill sound held true.
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022
In the set of Vincent’s shoulders, in the abrasiveness of his demeanor, Obinze sensed that Vincent had learned very early on, as a matter of necessity, to solve his own problems.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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