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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Planned or not, that mess is smoothed out as the film proceeds, and Washington’s performance goes from languorous and dazed to razor-sharp and darkly humorous—reminiscent of the work he’s done for Lee in the past.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Just his razor-sharp intellect and the motivation to work hard.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
From its razor-sharp satire to its groundbreaking sci-fi action, RoboCop redefined the genre and left an indelible mark on pop culture.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The razor-sharp steel blade is corrosion-resistant and ideal for cutting and slicing.
—Christopher Murray
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Just his razor-sharp intellect and the motivation to work hard.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
From its razor-sharp satire to its groundbreaking sci-fi action, RoboCop redefined the genre and left an indelible mark on pop culture.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The razor-sharp steel blade is corrosion-resistant and ideal for cutting and slicing.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Razor-sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-sharp. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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