1
as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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2
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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as in referred
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as in aimed
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Recent Examples of pointed
Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, speaking at a Florida college on Tuesday, made pointed remarks about the limits of presidential power and her fear that government officials might flout court decisions.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Best of all, the product boasts up to 12 hours of wear, without any fear of smudging.
Shades: 15
Finish: Matte, metallic
Type: Liquid
Key ingredients: Kaolin, synthetic beeswax
Staying power: 12 hours
Ease of application: Use the pointed tip of the applicator, carefully line your lips.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The pointed applicator also makes for neat, precise application.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Scottish actress Tilda Swinton, who received a lifetime achievement Golden Bear at the opening ceremony, made some pointed political comments, but they were applauded and celebrated by all in the room.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, speaking at a Florida college on Tuesday, made pointed remarks about the limits of presidential power and her fear that government officials might flout court decisions.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Best of all, the product boasts up to 12 hours of wear, without any fear of smudging.
Shades: 15
Finish: Matte, metallic
Type: Liquid
Key ingredients: Kaolin, synthetic beeswax
Staying power: 12 hours
Ease of application: Use the pointed tip of the applicator, carefully line your lips.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The pointed applicator also makes for neat, precise application.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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The once-clear distinction between physical security—focused on guarding tangible assets—and cybersecurity, which protects digital data and networks, is becoming less relevant as technology advances.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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China's relevant cooperation with the DPRK is conducted within the framework of international law.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Put on gloves: To protect your hands from sharp pieces.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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But low trust in media and institutions, political gridlock, lobbyist influence and sharp inequalities persist.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With that, Nvidia has achieved measurable generational gains in AI performance, which will become more relevant as the technology becomes more applicable to everyday users.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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Those searching for catharsis or an applicable remedy to their own heartaches and existential muddles will find only one definitive answer—that no person can ever fully know her own mind.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Gere even mentioned the possibility to give his salary back, in case the budget was too tight.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Netflix movie, directed by Tyler Perry, tells the story of Adams Earley and her battalion's grit and resourcefulness during the mail sorting assignment.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Kerr said before Monday’s game that those comments were at least partially directed at Kuminga.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Mengistu, a member of Israel's Ethiopian minority, entered the territory by crossing a barbed wire fence into Gaza.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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All pennies will henceforth be exiled to Guantanamo to live out their lives as former currency in orange jumpsuits, behind barbed wire, only inches from the best beaches ever.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The blazer also included peaked lapels, long sleeves, side flap pockets and button-front closure.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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The monastery is also home to pink-robe-wearing novice monks, who train at Taung Kalat, and yetis, or hermit monks, who glide in their peaked caps in quiet contemplation across the precariously balanced complex.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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