sharp
adjective
having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing.
sharpness
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a word derived from
sharp.
Example Sentences
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The interplay between them lacks the razor sharpness that should animate their scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
On the other hand, as even the Globe editorial endorsing Moulton acknowledged, Markey still seems like “the picture of sharpness and vigor.”
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
"The sharpness of the wrinkle turned out to be much more important than its overall size," Iyengar said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
It gives the whole thing that unmistakable deli-counter sharpness.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
His temples still throbbed with the light but as he became accustomed to its sharpness he opened his eyes more and more.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
