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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
be careful, as that knife is sharp enough to slice off a finger
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as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
that cheese is so sharp that its rank aroma can practically clear a room
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
wore a sharp suit to his first big job interview
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as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
a television personality who's known as a sharp dresser
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as in biting
causing intense discomfort to one's skin
I got chapped lips from sailing all day in that sharp wind
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
sharp business practices that are being investigated by the state's consumer protection agency
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as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a sharp customer who wasn't about to be taken in by that smooth-tongued salesman
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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
any sharp student would have noticed the error immediately
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as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
an unnecessarily sharp retort to a perfectly civil question
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as in sensitive
able to sense slight impressions or differences
you have sharp eyes
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as in chilly
uncomfortably cool
a spell of unusually sharp weather for this time of year
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as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
be there at four o'clock sharp
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as in adept
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
the computer sharp that the rest of the staff turns to whenever their PCs act up
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Recent Examples of sharp
Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Capitalism works because individuals running their own businesses in a competitive marketplace keeps everything sharp and efficient.
—Star Parker, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In the pics, the actor is captured mid-performance, fully channeling Darin’s signature charm — sharp-suited, microphone in hand and radiating confidence under the lights.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
In order to protect waste haulers and others against injury and contamination, there are special steps to dispose of needles and sharps.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2025
The Wolf & Shepherd Crossover Plain Toe Derby Shoes are $87 off and sharp enough for weddings or work trips.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
The two became engaged in an argument that turned into a fight, during which the unknown person pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim about the body before leaving the scene, police said.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Capitalism works because individuals running their own businesses in a competitive marketplace keeps everything sharp and efficient.
—Star Parker, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Adverb
The sharp-toothed action flick centers on a South Carolina coastal town wrecked by a hurricane.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In the pics, the actor is captured mid-performance, fully channeling Darin’s signature charm — sharp-suited, microphone in hand and radiating confidence under the lights.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Not impressed by stadium prospects in San Diego, NFL sharps created a sure thing for the Spanoses 120 miles north by assuring the Chargers a spot in the Kroenke Dome that Rams owner and mega-billionaire Stan Kroenke would build in Inglewood.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
In order to protect waste haulers and others against injury and contamination, there are special steps to dispose of needles and sharps.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Verb
Thompson was pretty brave for weaving his fingers with Meg's, considering how long and sharp her stiletto manicure is.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2025
The Wolf & Shepherd Crossover Plain Toe Derby Shoes are $87 off and sharp enough for weddings or work trips.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharp
Adjective
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The company makes pickles in flavors such as hot, half-sour and sweet and spicy.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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It’s finished in a spicy-sweet sauce that would make a rubber tire taste good.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The synthetic patent slingback, which retails for $110, featured a long, pointed toe.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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This Russian heirloom tomato was named Buratino (the name for Pinocchio in Russian) after its long, pointed nose.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Alongside its best-selling bedding and cozy cashmere loungewear, the direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand offers a lineup of stylish Italian leather bags that channel quiet luxury without the sticker shock.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Back in my rooms, I was brought a box of French macarons and a bottle of Greek tentura, a cinnamon liqueur produced in the city of Patras, another elegant presentation of new alongside old, international alongside local.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Plants flower spring through fall in elegant shades of purple, pink, blue, and white.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Netflix’s big comedy bet might be the Dan Levy–Rachel Sennott co-creation Big Mistakes; the biting, farcical series about adult siblings who get caught up in the drug business plays like Weeds crossed with The Other Two.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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The tracks are more vulnerable, biting, and self-aware than ever, and in some cases, feature lyrics pulled right out of Hjelt’s diary.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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Charted on an outdated seating map weeks before the official on-sale date, these deceptive listings falsely suggested the performance was almost sold out.—
Lori Dimun,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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There is a broader issue of manufacturers selling dangerous products and promoting them with deceptive advertising to lure youth into using their dangerous, ineffective products.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Semi-custom is, of course, cheaper and quicker to build than full bespoke, making a smart, low-stress entry point into yacht ownership.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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Niko Medved is very smart, very clever at using that zone.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Cold, calculating and highly intelligent, Dedra saw the rebellion coming when none of her other peers did.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Here, intelligent driving features are ubiquitous, even in affordable models.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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“Sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharp. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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