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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Premiering at Sundance in 1999, Jawbreaker was initially a box office flop, before soon becoming a cult classic for its razor-sharp satire and stylized camp aesthetic.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Armed with razor-sharp wit and instincts reminiscent of classic gumshoe detectives, Diamond navigates a contemporary noir world infused with old Hollywood sensibilities.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 May 2026
Scrutinizing his military background feels like the only way to dull the edge of this razor-sharp politician.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Rencher, tall and reedy, was more reserved than his partner, but armed with razor-sharp wit.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Armed with razor-sharp wit and instincts reminiscent of classic gumshoe detectives, Diamond navigates a contemporary noir world infused with old Hollywood sensibilities.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 May 2026
Scrutinizing his military background feels like the only way to dull the edge of this razor-sharp politician.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Rencher, tall and reedy, was more reserved than his partner, but armed with razor-sharp wit.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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“Razor-sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-sharp. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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