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Recent Examples of acutely
The British singer-songwriter and producer, born Victoria Beverley Walker, is acutely aware of how many people were watching her.
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Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
In addition to remastering the LP, the Record Store Day collection features a live set from 1999, which James says acutely captures the band’s onstage prowess.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Oil prices remain a key factor in the war's economic disruption, which could be felt particularly acutely in Europe.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The correspondence reveals a pop star acutely attentive to the management of her own narrative.
—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
Authorities are acutely aware of the problem.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
In addition to remastering the LP, the Record Store Day collection features a live set from 1999, which James says acutely captures the band’s onstage prowess.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Oil prices remain a key factor in the war's economic disruption, which could be felt particularly acutely in Europe.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The correspondence reveals a pop star acutely attentive to the management of her own narrative.
—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
Authorities are acutely aware of the problem.
—ABC News, 13 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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The Vatican’s 2023 declaration allowing an informal blessing, promulgated with virtually no consultation outside the Vatican, sharply divided the church, with African bishops delivering a continent-wide dissent and refusing to implement it.—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Acting Director Nick Anderson testified that staffing has dropped to roughly 40%, sharply limiting the agency's ability to monitor threats and conduct outreach.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 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.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 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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This reporter tried his hand recently to add to his take after a Las Vegas trip, but failed miserably.—
Ryan Gaydos OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Acutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acutely. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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