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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
Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Since 2000, there has been a sharp increase in pediatric cannabis calls to the nation’s poison centers.
—Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 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
Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
The public seems to overwhelmingly think that Mahomes will win today, but the market remains steadfast that the Niners are a rightful favorite.
11d ago / 1:14 PM PST
Matthew Berry, NBC Sports
The sharps — including Jay — are all on the 49ers.
—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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Adjective
Washington could’ve been sharper on that possession — Jayden Daniels missed an open receiver on a crosser one play before the Ekeler drop.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Since 2000, there has been a sharp increase in pediatric cannabis calls to the nation’s poison centers.
—Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 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
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But a reminder — the sharps were on the Eagles last year.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
The public seems to overwhelmingly think that Mahomes will win today, but the market remains steadfast that the Niners are a rightful favorite.
11d ago / 1:14 PM PST
Matthew Berry, NBC Sports
The sharps — including Jay — are all on the 49ers.
—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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As expected, the three whiskies get progressively darker and spicier with age.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Aurora Indica, a flavor dominated by woody, herbal, and spicy notes, is one of our favorites!Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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But its maker insists the movie’s politically pointed portrait of our species’ self-destruction is, ultimately, hopeful.Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ronald Rowe took pointed questions from both sides of the aisle about how the agency could have allowed a teen gunman to open fire on Trump, lightly wounding him and killing one of his supporters at a July campaign rally in Butler, Pa.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Six-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Six-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Get this stylish slow cooker at Walmart for less than $50.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Danish audio brand has unveiled the stylish new Beoplay Eleven, inspired by its sleek Beoplay H100 headphones that debuted in September.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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In this elegant biography, Barss vividly evokes Penrose’s geometric sensibility and his quest to prove that a geometrically perfect world lies hidden behind everyday reality.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Stary Rectangular Dining Table With its sleek construction, this small table will add an elegant feel to your dining room.Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cold snap not finished yet The biting cold that has gripped much of the Midwest and Northeast was being fueled by a new surge of arctic air.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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After Leaving Mr Mackenzie Jean Rhys, 1931 Rhys was one of those amazing, tragic, ahead-of-her-time women and her life mirrored that of Julia, the main character in this book, which is a raging scream against the patriarchy and a biting critique of how women are viewed.The Week UK, theweek, 2 Aug. 2024
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Instead, the deceptive Democrats had the media running after stories on the Trump Reality Show, totally ignoring the mental decline of Biden, and blindly repeating Democratic Party talking points without them being challenged or questioned.Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
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Usually that applies to the art of catching his unexpected, deceptive passes.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kim would be an excellent addition to this roster: defense, speed, smart ball player.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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But the smartest thing about it was giving it the goofy name of Operation: Italy.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Together, these advanced AI platforms democratize technological innovation, enabling employees to leverage intelligent tools without extensive technical expertise.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The kids fall into familiar types: The rebellious and clever girl, Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong); the intelligent skeptic, KB (Kyriana Kratter); the adventurous boy lacking forethought, Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers); and the comic relief, alien Neel (Robert Timothy Smith).Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharp. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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