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Recent Examples of acutely
The correspondence reveals a pop star acutely attentive to the management of her own narrative.
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Local Regulations Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat who is running for a third term in November and is widely seen as a 2028 presidential candidate, is acutely aware of the problem.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, the current climate is being felt acutely by Jews.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
In the intervening 47 years, Edelman has become acutely aware of the potential dramas awaiting family firms — real and fictional — when one generation prepares to pass the torch to another.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
These constraints have been felt acutely in Asia, which is home to 60 percent of the world’s population, holds much of the world’s manufacturing capacity and has some of the greatest dependence on oil and gas coming out of the Persian Gulf.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Authorities are acutely aware of the problem.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Drama producers have felt the loss most acutely and have more to gain from an opening-up than the K-pop industry, said Lee, the financial analyst.
—Ken Moritsugu, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Denver’s players and coaches remain acutely aware of the flaws that have lingered throughout these 10 games and are unlikely to go away in a playoff series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Local Regulations Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat who is running for a third term in November and is widely seen as a 2028 presidential candidate, is acutely aware of the problem.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, the current climate is being felt acutely by Jews.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
In the intervening 47 years, Edelman has become acutely aware of the potential dramas awaiting family firms — real and fictional — when one generation prepares to pass the torch to another.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
These constraints have been felt acutely in Asia, which is home to 60 percent of the world’s population, holds much of the world’s manufacturing capacity and has some of the greatest dependence on oil and gas coming out of the Persian Gulf.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Authorities are acutely aware of the problem.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Drama producers have felt the loss most acutely and have more to gain from an opening-up than the K-pop industry, said Lee, the financial analyst.
—Ken Moritsugu, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Denver’s players and coaches remain acutely aware of the flaws that have lingered throughout these 10 games and are unlikely to go away in a playoff series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acutely
Adverb
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Together with Gattelli, the pair are keenly aware of what makes a musical tick — and why people love, or love to hate them — leveraging much of it to their advantage.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The translator is keenly aware of inhabiting this space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Advertisement Now in its eighth week, the conflict has severely disrupted global energy markets.—
Gemma Fox,
Time,
19 Apr. 2026
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Cher is again seeking a conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman, alleging that his drug addiction has severely affected his mental health and led to mounting debt.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Big-hearted and sharply funny, Lucy Schulman is a charming comedic coming-of-age story from multihyphenate Tribeca alum Ellie Sachs.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Higher oil prices have sharply increased operating expenses for shipping firms, squeezing margins and forcing governments, including Hong Kong, to step in with temporary support.—
Lee Ying Shan,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each episode begins, almost mid-sentence, with narration that’s equal parts poignantly philosophic and absurdly, randomly juvenile.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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California law penalizes abuse of a child under 14 especially harshly.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Liberko said she was spoken to harshly in front of others on multiple occasions, including one instance that prompted a guest to intervene, telling Barnum-Dann not to speak to her that way.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the opening keynote, president of public broadcaster Arte France Bruno Patino provided a bleak yet piercingly precise evaluation of the industry today.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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His lashes are long, the eyes deep-set, large and intense, staring piercingly into you.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In many ways, Donovan’s story is distressingly familiar.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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In essence, Bright Lights, Big City, instead of being emotionally provoking and riveting, is distressingly gray and tedious, enlivened only by Fox’s gifted histrionics.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If that were true, record numbers of small owners wouldn’t be staring down foreclosure and bankruptcy due to past rent freezes and years of miniscule rent adjustments that failed miserably to address across-the-board increases in building operating costs and expenses.—
Ann Korchak,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Her strategy failed miserably as lawmakers refused to give in to her demands.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Acutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acutely. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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