sharp
Example Sentences
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A collection of small, wall-mounted sculptures, he combined fragments of found and recycled steel and welded them into forms of chains, sharp tools, barbed wire and other metal objects.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
In stark contrast, works by artists like Chittaprosad, who was known for his sharp social and political critique, depict working-class life.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The economy netted 178,000 jobs in March, a sharp turnaround after losing 133,000 just a month earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Where long-simmered soups rely on time to build depth, these build it through contrast: creamy against sharp, rich against bright, soft against crisp.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
I can’t help but notice, though, that word is less sharp when I try it out on my tongue, probably because it’s no longer hiding under all the lies I believed.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
