acid test

NOUN

critical test

Synonyms

WEAK

analysis conclusive test crucial test decisive test definitive test experiment genuineness proof proving ground substantiation sure test test of value trial verification

Example Sentences

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Competitive tournament football remains the acid test - and one Tuchel is yet to pass.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

"This was the real acid test here against a team motivated to win and the holders of the competition," he insisted.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Single stair, and the fate of Culver City’s ordinance specifically, represents an early California acid test.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

“I think this is going to be the acid test for Morena,” said sociologist Bernardo Barranco.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Here are some of today’s more overworked condiments. acid test.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner