knifelike

adjective

Definition of knifelikenext
as in clawlike

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knifelike
  1. trenchant
  2. edged
  3. ground
  4. jagged
  5. edgy
Adjective
  • Though the original film in the Purge franchise had deeply trenchant messaging, subsequent sequels have become even more political, with deep warnings about inequality, systemic abuse and racial injustice.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Looming over all of this is Netflix, one of the first subscription streaming services and the first to figure out most of the trenchant questions facing the industry, while growing to 290 million subscribers worldwide.
    David Bloom, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Definition of trenchant
Adjective
  • Then came a raw-edged denim skirt from Miaou, which was as thigh-grazing as that viral Miu Miu micro skirt from the spring 2022 collection.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Pelé was the soccer’s straight-edged counter to Maradona, the outspoken cocaine addict who fraternized with Communist dictators.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2022
Definition of edged
Adjective
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper: Builds a base of flavor on the meat.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Rather than using the more common simple syrup in the three-ingredient drink, caster sugar, a finely ground sugar, was used instead, which reduced the drinks viscosity and let the base spirit shine.
    Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2024
Definition of ground
Adjective
  • The result was about 70 pairs of irregular, jagged teeth.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
  • There are always twists, turns, and jagged edges on the road to happily ever after.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Definition of jagged
Adjective
  • Their personas seem derived from the unruly and edgy rockstars of the past.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Bottoms is a must-watch for fans looking for a more modern and edgy alternative to Mean Girls.
    Jane LaCroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of edgy
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