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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 chilling
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
Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The bill drew sharp criticism from Democrats on the committee, who argued that parents should have the opportunity to opt their children out of the training, and that the training could be insensitive to students who have had past or familial experiences with gun violence.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2023
The 27-year-old didn’t come out sharp, allowing three hits, including an RBI single to Royce Lewis, in a 27-pitch first inning.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2023
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
But a reminder — the sharps were on the Eagles last year.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
Christian Weller, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
The mood of the night was high glam, from flowing gowns to sharp tailoring.
—Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 7 Nov. 2022
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Hughes’ efforts permitted the Canucks to end the first period level with the Senators at 2-2, a flattering result given Ottawa’s sharp play and Vancouver’s listless form to start the contest.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The bill drew sharp criticism from Democrats on the committee, who argued that parents should have the opportunity to opt their children out of the training, and that the training could be insensitive to students who have had past or familial experiences with gun violence.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Adverb
In 2021, prior to BTS temporarily splitting off into individual sectors while some members pursue solo projects and others complete their mandatory military service, Jung Kook spoke to Rolling Stone about keeping his skillset sharp across the board.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2023
The 27-year-old didn’t come out sharp, allowing three hits, including an RBI single to Royce Lewis, in a 27-pitch first inning.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2023
Noun
Liquids, needles or sharps cannot be accepted — only pills or patches.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
But a reminder — the sharps were on the Eagles last year.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
Verb
Investors are reassessing their outlook for economic growth amid these massive policy risks, leading to sharp down and up movements in stock markets.
—Christian Weller, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
The mood of the night was high glam, from flowing gowns to sharp tailoring.
—Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 7 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharp
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In 2018, PepsiCo ran a single ad that touted a new spicy iteration of Doritos and a new lemon-lime variant of Mountain Dew.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
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The sweet and spicy fusion of the dark brown glaze.Irvin Zhang, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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The banner included a pointed warning to the Academy, urging it not to consider Emilia Pérez for Best Picture at the Oscars—a possibility that gained traction after its awards sweep.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Office alum wore a deep purple gown with black beading from Giorgio Armani, a black purse, and pointed heels for the event.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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These comfortable, stylish over-ear headphones are lauded for their adjustable EQ and long-lasting battery, ensuring a tailored and uninterrupted listening experience.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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On his day, Stones is probably City’s best central defender, an old-fashioned, stylish libero and perhaps even the best centre-back in the country.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The duo’s delicate scent is a lovely way to start the day, and feels more elegant than a lot of other shampoo and conditioner fragrances.Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Delina has a softness to her that’s alluringly elegant without overpowering the wearer.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Created by Tony McNamara, who earned Oscar nominations for his writing work on both The Favourite and Poor Things, The Great offers the same combination of lush costumes and scenery mixed with a biting commentary on the world, and a woman’s place in it.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her awful journey is a raging scream against the patriarchy and a biting critique of how women are viewed, especially by other women.The Week US, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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That will in turn spread on social media, which often plays a disproportional role in boosting these disinformation efforts by providing nearly unlimited platforms for unfiltered content and fallacious and deceptive claims.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The law is intended to protect consumers from false advertising or deceptive practices, which the suit claims applies to the promotion of women's sports that may include transgender participants.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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As with other types of small drone, this capability could spread quickly among both friendly and hostile forces, although replicating the smart AI software sets a much higher bar than simply copying hardware. Follow me on Twitter.David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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And shop additional deals on streaming devices, smart televisions, and even on-ear headphones for kids.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, this might not be that intelligent and certainly would not surpass our own human fallacies in that regard but rather aggravate them—becoming, therefore, the antithesis of being beneficial to humanity.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Advanced features, such as intelligent sensing systems and dual-speed settings, further enhance precision and adaptability across various tasks.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharp. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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