sharp
adjective
having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing.
sharpest
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superlativeof sharp.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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That was the sharpest drop among the top 50 metro areas, according to Redfin data.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
European Union apparel imports fell during the first five months of the year, with those from Bangladesh recording the sharpest decline among major suppliers, Eurostat data shows.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
In the tropical Atlantic and western Pacific, blooms increased by 13.4 percent annually, with the sharpest rise in biomass beginning after 2008.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Credit cards are now the sharpest competitive weapon airlines have in their never-ending fight for travelers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
A vision that, at the moment when his scare was sharpest, looked also like home comfortable enough to wallow in?
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
