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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The rapper dazzled with razor-sharp choreography and a lightning-fast quick change onstage.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
In the days following its release, fans went to work deciphering Lamar’s razor-sharp lyrics.
—Janeé Bolden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
The hard-hitting crime thriller drew flak for its portrayal of caste and religious divides, sparking legal notices and boycott calls, yet its razor-sharp social commentary kept audiences hooked.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
And with a power-to-weight ratio of 678 hp per ton, and active aerodynamics, the Senna has razor-sharp responsiveness that, according to the marque, surpasses even the 986 hp, track-only McLaren P1 GTR for pure engagement.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
In the days following its release, fans went to work deciphering Lamar’s razor-sharp lyrics.
—Janeé Bolden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
The hard-hitting crime thriller drew flak for its portrayal of caste and religious divides, sparking legal notices and boycott calls, yet its razor-sharp social commentary kept audiences hooked.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
And with a power-to-weight ratio of 678 hp per ton, and active aerodynamics, the Senna has razor-sharp responsiveness that, according to the marque, surpasses even the 986 hp, track-only McLaren P1 GTR for pure engagement.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Razor-sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-sharp. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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