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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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Read the full analysis here. 2:03 Broad economic discontent and sharp divisions about the nation’s future mark voter attitudes nationally in ABC News' preliminary exit poll results.
—ABC News, 5 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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The front fascia is more aggressive, the inlets much bigger, and the wheel arches more prominent and sharp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Read the full analysis here. 2:03 Broad economic discontent and sharp divisions about the nation’s future mark voter attitudes nationally in ABC News' preliminary exit poll results.
—ABC News, 5 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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The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ginger liqueur is a sweet and spicy spirit made from fresh or dried ginger root, often combined with other ingredients like vanilla, citrus, or honey to balance its strong, zesty flavor.Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Beginning with a white skin-tight turtleneck as the base, Shahidi layered it with a red leather blazer with buttons lining the inside and straight trousers with a pointed toe.Essence, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
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Grab your familiar and a pointed hat and take a peek at this: The resemblance to, well, the head of a stereotypical witch is remarkable!Phil Plait, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rob’s direction is stylish; BoulderLight’s understanding of modern audiences is unmatched – and together the filmmakers are best in class.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Traditional high tea comes with the requisite scones accompanied by Devonshire cream and elegant mini sandwiches, some filled with truffle cream cheese.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The sketch seemed to be SNL’s attempt to balance the cold open’s levity with a more biting tone about the wearying stakes of deciding the nation’s leadership.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
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Will Ari craft a biting lyric finally addressing it?Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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But deceptive narrative and form are not what wreaked havoc on Catherine’s life.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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See Arizona election results | Live coverage on Election Day Labor activists, on the other hand, have called the measure a deceptive sham.Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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That was a smart play, because his impact was necessary, not only in creating zone-coverage looks in the pass game, but also as a running back and pass catcher.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its strategy of providing energy and smart home solutions, supported by its recent acquisition of Vivint Smart Home (NRG).Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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These group dynamics and cooperation efforts are part of what makes meerkats so intelligent.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Companies are eager to tap into the productivity AI offers: ServiceNow, which provides end to-end intelligent workflow automation platform solutions for digital businesses has recently adopted AI agents, a move that has boosted subscription revenue by 23%.Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharp. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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