1
as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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Relevance
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2
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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as in referred
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as in aimed
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Recent Examples of pointed
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
Investors are still asking pointed questions about transition exposure and long-term viability.
—London Business School, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The director also doubles back and tells Townsend’s story, connecting the pointed impermanence of the artist’s work with the high-wire nature of the secret mall apartment.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
But the mayor has of late started taking more pointed aim at Cuomo.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The singer coordinated her business attire with a pair of pointed toe black pumps.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
Investors are still asking pointed questions about transition exposure and long-term viability.
—London Business School, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The director also doubles back and tells Townsend’s story, connecting the pointed impermanence of the artist’s work with the high-wire nature of the secret mall apartment.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
But the mayor has of late started taking more pointed aim at Cuomo.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on X, formerly Twitter, that all relevant forces in southern Lebanon and the monitoring committee and army overseeing the November truce should work to stop violations that could threaten his country.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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These stories are even more relevant in 2025, when tech’s most powerful figures have assumed an outsize role in American politics.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Danny Elfman Helped Jenna Ortega With Her Cello Playing On Wednesday Lucky for Jenna Ortega, Tim Burton’s longtime music collaborator Danny Elfman was able to step in to help the actor learn the instrument with sharp precision.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This included everything from gauzy and sheer dresses, to sharp tailoring and suits.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vessels will have to submit a technology screening report that evaluates energy efficiency technologies applicable to the ship.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is not applicable on outlet and sale products, as an FYI.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gere even mentioned the possibility to give his salary back, in case the budget was too tight.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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When co-anchor Colin Jost mentioned Mangione's name, the crowd erupted in cheers.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Slacker, the movie, was directed by a boomer.—
Jim Greer,
SPIN,
24 Dec. 2024
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Kerr said before Monday’s game that those comments were at least partially directed at Kuminga.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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An enemy then grabs the barbed wire with his bare hands — which already sounds like a bad idea, btw — only for the wire to shock him backward.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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There were no trees nearby, just rows and rows of tan and olive-green tents erected on cement and surrounded by airport hangars, porta-potties, barbed wire, and guard towers.—
Edwidge Danticat,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Moore says that’s the opposite at 95 Jobs Lane, where one of the grandest spots is the primary suite — which sits at the top of the house, under the high ceilings of its peaked roof, and has a terrace that spans the length with a view of the backyard and the pool.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
17 Mar. 2025
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The bedroom, bathroom, and closet feature sloped and peaked ceilings cladded in blond oak, as well as Taj Mahal quartzite with mid-tone oak cabinetry to complement the stone.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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