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Recent Examples of acutely
However, even with these strides, Papapetropoulos remains acutely aware of the significant challenges that persist.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
To me, that applies especially acutely to writing about other people’s lives.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
The vibe is more relaxed while still being acutely supportive and informed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
But Bailey and Erivo are acutely aware that not every member of the LGBTQ community is able to exist in a place where they’re not only accepted but celebrated.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
This magisterial polemic demonstrates how what may appear to be distant American history remains acutely relevant.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Harbaugh now is charged with turning around this oil tanker of dysfunction, but thanks to Dart’s decision, the media microscope will be trained even more acutely on the Giants’ every move on political, football and personal levels.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
Joe Koenen, who runs Seattle Free Walking Tours, feels this acutely.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
The shock and disbelief on their faces in the hospital scene that follows is acutely distressing.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
To me, that applies especially acutely to writing about other people’s lives.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
The vibe is more relaxed while still being acutely supportive and informed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
But Bailey and Erivo are acutely aware that not every member of the LGBTQ community is able to exist in a place where they’re not only accepted but celebrated.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
This magisterial polemic demonstrates how what may appear to be distant American history remains acutely relevant.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Harbaugh now is charged with turning around this oil tanker of dysfunction, but thanks to Dart’s decision, the media microscope will be trained even more acutely on the Giants’ every move on political, football and personal levels.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
Joe Koenen, who runs Seattle Free Walking Tours, feels this acutely.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
The shock and disbelief on their faces in the hospital scene that follows is acutely distressing.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acutely
Adverb
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Yet, the series’s finest achievement may well be the clarity of its thoughts on loneliness, an epidemic affecting senior citizens as keenly as any other group.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Center director Michael Brennan and his colleagues within the National Weather Service, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, are keenly aware of their challenges.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Finally, if Anthropic is the third to go public, remember the market will be severely depleted of cash.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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The explosion appears to have severely damaged the launch structure, LC36, along with the loss of the rocket.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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The steep walls of the Stikine canyon dropped sharply below us, revealing a boiling, twisting, narrow river.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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The three gubernatorial front-runners for California governor offer sharply different futures for state workforce.—
Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Muriel Hasbun, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice poignantly recounted the effects of El Salvador’s civil war and the migration and exile of its diaspora, died on May 13 from ovarian cancer in Silver Springs, Maryland.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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The relationship between Robert and his siblings is poignantly rendered.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.—
Leah Willingham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The Towode Door Stop Alarm is a budget-friendly, highly effective safety tool that functions as a wedge door stop and a piercingly loud alarm when activated.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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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
Adverb
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The basic themes of Hearst’s life and the novels that dramatize it remain distressingly relevant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Epidemics such as these are distressingly common.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Otherwise, every one of the top draft picks Elias took from 2019-2022 – third baseman Gunnar Henderson, outfielder Colton Cowser, infielder Jackson Holliday, outfielder Heston Kjerstad and second baseman Jordan Westburg — has either underachieved or failed miserably.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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One was to pressure Iran to fully open the strait and free 1,600 commercial ships stuck in the Persian Gulf, which failed miserably.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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“Acutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acutely. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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