sharps 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sharpsnext
plural of sharp
as in experts
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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sharps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sharp
as in trills

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  1. experts
  2. scholars
  3. wizards
  4. artists
Noun
  • While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of experts
Noun
  • Earlier scholars suggested the monument was a temple, a calendar or an observatory.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, the version of the theory often attributed to him is so radical that few modern scholars would want the honor, anyway.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of scholars
Noun
  • The call center gurus, the health system process engineers, and quality improvement wizards reading this will certainly say that the issues being experienced with call-center centralization isn’t the result of call center centralization.
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Composed of creative visionaries, innovators, strategists, music mavens, tequila lovers, artists, writers, digital wizards, and more, Where Eagles Dare promotes and practices a collaborative approach that honors all ideas while encouraging employees to learn from their peers’ expertise.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of wizards
Noun
  • The pair relocated to Los Angeles and signed with Columbia Records, forming a group that opened for artists like the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This last year alone saw the meteoric rise of artists including Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Chappell Roan, Shaboozey and more—leaving music fans of all stripes plenty to choose from when considering the best songs of 2024.
    Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of artists
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