razor-sharp
adjective
1
: very sharp
Sharks have razor-sharp teeth.
2
: showing a lot of intelligence or the ability to think quickly
a razor-sharp attorney
a razor-sharp wit/mind
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Keke Palmer kept her bob razor-sharp, and SZA looked every bit of a scene queen with some pink highlights.
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With streamlined bodies, powerful tail fins, and rows of razor-sharp teeth, they are built for speed and precision.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Keke Palmer kept her bob razor-sharp, and SZA looked every bit of a scene queen with some pink highlights.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
The Logitech Brio webcam, now 35% off, delivers razor-sharp HDR visuals, pro-grade dual mics, and even facial recognition for effortless logins.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
With streamlined bodies, powerful tail fins, and rows of razor-sharp teeth, they are built for speed and precision.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Razor-sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-sharp. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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