Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: sharp

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A bold directorial debut from filmmaking duo Josiah Allen & Indianna Bell, this sharp, twisted contained thriller features outstanding performances from Jordan Cowan and Brendan Rock.

Source: https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/464215/telluride-horror-show-reveals-2023-lineup/

According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released in March, 1,205 women died of maternal causes in 2021 — a sharp increase in a steady rise compared with 861 maternal deaths in 2020, 754 in 2019 and 658 in 2018.

Source: https://therecordnewspaper.org/as-u-s-maternal-mortality-rises-pro-life-leaders-call-for-care-for-her-act/

According to Webster’s New World College Dictionary, it describes a sharp, bitter or irritating taste or smell.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/crosswords/wordle-review-answer-693.html

A difficult driving hole, with players who attempt to cut the sharp dog-leg left running the risk of running out of fairway in the narrow landing area.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2023/09/22/ryder-cup-2023-hole-by-hole-guide-marco-simone-golf-rome/

After a sharp increase through most of 2022, the 10-year rate has been trading in a range lately that’s well below its previous peak, slipping to 3.43% yesterday (Jan. 12), which is close to the lowest level since last September.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4569951-10-year-treasury-yield-fair-value-estimate-13-january-2023?source=feed_all_articles

After a sluggish first half, Reidenbach was sharp over the final two quarters, finishing the game completing 13 of 24 passes.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/highschool/oceanside-finds-offensive-rhythm-in-34-0-win-over-marlboro-county/article_5bc1c278-4e82-11ee-bd46-c737f8b63635.html

After the drinks the Maghera batsmen had to take risks and as a result Chris McVitty picked up a wicket courtesy of a sharp catch by Abraham who then effected a smart run out.

Source: https://www.impartialreporter.com/sport/23652564.enniskillen-cricket-club-make-return-winning-ways/?ref=rss

"Age is interesting because some people are very sharp and some people do lose it — but you lose it at 40 and 50," according to Trump.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/wex/trump-says-biden-is-not-too-old-for-2024-reelection-but-is-grossly-incompetent/article_12f0d98d-a702-5b98-a1a2-a11832b1c287.html

Ajit first hit Anupam on the head with an iron rod and then slit his veins with a sharp knife.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/actions-taken-to-cover-up-crime-ghastlier-than-the-killing-itself/

Allin added the sharp downturn in the market should be a “bit of a wake up call” for VC investors who developed irresponsible habits during the pandemic, failing to do proper due diligence for their investments.

Source: https://fortune.com/2023/01/28/is-a-recession-coming-economy-freeze-ipo-vc-layoffs/

All this is in sharp contrast to the old days.

Source: http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htlog/articles/20231008.aspx

All this news led to a sharp drop in its stock price.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/12/ai-comes-to-expense-reports/

“Although domestic demand has started to recover and inflation continues to rise, the economy is not heating up to the extent that a sharp rise in interest rates and potential risk of large yen appreciation can be tolerated,” they added.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/382459/asian-shares-cautious-boj-faces-crunch-policy-decision

A member of the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team removes sharp ice chunks from the area set for the Polar Plunge into Horsetooth Reservoir Jan.

Source: https://collegian.com/articles/featured/2023/01/category-media-gallery-horsetooth-reservoir-polar-plunge-2023/

Ammor says 8.6mn people visited in the first seven months of 2023 — an increase of 15 per cent over the same period in 2019, just months before the Covid pandemic caused sharp falls in tourism and nearly two years of travel restrictions.

Source: https://www.ft.com/content/4debb675-8dc6-461e-b351-76c2de447434

An alternative view is that further sharp rises in interest rates could trigger even steeper falls in house prices in Autumn.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-63147101?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

An analysis conducted by the Tunisian Economic Observatory has revealed a sharp drop in the share of direct tax revenues from corporate tax, after corporate tax cuts in 2015 and 2021.

Source: https://worldcrunch.com/business-finance/tunisia-economy-imf

And both were relatively sharp in the early going; it was a Hall wild pitch in the top of the first that scored the first Sandia run.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2576012/prep-baseball-victorious-sandia-capitalizes-on-volcano-vistas-sloppy-play.html

And given how sharp things were in the Champions League one, there shouldn't be too much messing about beyond a quick rundown of the procedure.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/europa-league-draw-live-aberdeen-30643886

And if it were just the repetitive losing, Chicago’s edginess might not be as sharp.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/11/03/embarrassments-versus-triumphs-how-to-conduct-an-honest-performance-review-of-the-chicago-bears/