1
as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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2
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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as in referred
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as in aimed
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Recent Examples of pointed
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 May 2025
The feeling of using the pointed end of the tool to scratch my itchy scalp is unmatched.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 May 2025
As the hundreds of thousands of attendees collected themselves after the nearly two-and-a-half hour ceremony, some cardinals helped each other straighten their mitres, the liturgical pointed hats.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 18 May 2025
The schedule release videos often include pointed jokes toward opposing players or teams.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
Certainly, the most pointed remark during the ceremony pointed to the latter.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 May 2025
The feeling of using the pointed end of the tool to scratch my itchy scalp is unmatched.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 May 2025
As the hundreds of thousands of attendees collected themselves after the nearly two-and-a-half hour ceremony, some cardinals helped each other straighten their mitres, the liturgical pointed hats.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 18 May 2025
The schedule release videos often include pointed jokes toward opposing players or teams.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pointed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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This universal approach has proven particularly relevant as luxury consumers become increasingly global in their outlook and lifestyle.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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These advances in technology and methodology ensure that forecasts are more holistic and more relevant to the evolving risk landscape, helping decision-makers better prepare for the full range of storm threats.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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His equaliser against Leganes in March was a perfect example, with Bellingham sharpest to react when a shot cannoned off the crossbar.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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McGraw’s lifestyle stands in sharp contrast to those living in Minto.—
Kyle Hopkins,
ProPublica,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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While the first sale rule is broadly applicable across products and industries, it is considered particularly useful in higher-value consumer goods and luxury products, where margins are greater.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
26 May 2025
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The average cost of a fast food meal includes applicable state and local sales taxes based on the restaurants' locations.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Verb
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While Minnesota is mentioned in passing in the recent Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, the story largely takes place from the early 1960s to 1965 as the legendary troubadour rose to prominence on the New York City folk music scene.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Both Kirk Cousins and Joe Flacco have been mentioned quite often.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But on Friday, the governor directed them to start over, citing concerns about costs.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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After California directed its public employees to work from home to limit the spread of COVID-19, the state paid those public servants stipends beginning October 2021 to help cover expenses workers needed to do their jobs remotely, such as the internet.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The inmates used blankets to protect themselves from the barbed wire on the fence.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
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The inmates left the jail through a loading dock, scaled a wall, using blankets to protect themselves from barbed wire, and ran across Interstate 10.—
Michael Levenson,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Ventura, dressed in a white blouse under a black blazer with shoulder pads and peaked lapels, maintained her composure throughout, answering calmly as Estevao jumped across the timeline of her and Combs’ relationship.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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This olive green style is reminiscent of one Gwyneth Paltrow wore, and it’s finished with oversized peaked lapels, buttoned tabs at the shoulders and chest, and a belt with D-ring buckles.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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