razor-sharp
adjective
1
: very sharp
Sharks have razor-sharp teeth.
2
: showing a lot of intelligence or the ability to think quickly
a razor-sharp attorney
a razor-sharp wit/mind
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
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Nile monitors possess razor-sharp claws and a lengthy muscular tail, aren’t afraid to bite or scratch humans, and can exploit practically any terrain to escape.
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
From its 2005 debut, The Comeback overcame low ratings to become a cult hit, beloved for its razor-sharp satire of Hollywood and commentary on the changing nature of celebrity.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Set on a 105mm heel, the striking silhouette boasted a razor-sharp pointed toe and a deep, curved vamp that elongated Myha’la’s foot.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Nile monitors possess razor-sharp claws and a lengthy muscular tail, aren’t afraid to bite or scratch humans, and can exploit practically any terrain to escape.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Razor-sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-sharp. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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