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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Guns is an actor and writer, known for her razor-sharp observations and riotous voice.
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Coleman will play Cheyenne Barnes, a fiercely confident hairstylist whose bold sexuality and razor-sharp wit command attention, masking the emotional scars she’s carried for years.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Expect bonkers visuals, a razor-sharp script, and an ensemble led by Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, and Demi Moore.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Throughout her career, Beyoncé has taken every opportunity to boss up and better her craft, keeping her razor-sharp talent and intention at the forefront of each decision].
—Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Coleman will play Cheyenne Barnes, a fiercely confident hairstylist whose bold sexuality and razor-sharp wit command attention, masking the emotional scars she’s carried for years.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Expect bonkers visuals, a razor-sharp script, and an ensemble led by Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, and Demi Moore.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Throughout her career, Beyoncé has taken every opportunity to boss up and better her craft, keeping her razor-sharp talent and intention at the forefront of each decision].
—Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Razor-sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-sharp. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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