as in acidic
very clear and direct
She provided an incisive analysis that changed my entire opinion on the issue.
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Recent Examples of incisive
And the annual Welcome to Freetown show blends Carnival energy with Carnival consciousness, as the six-part musical collective known for incisive lyrics and creative expression perform with vibrancy and passion.
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Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Carl Nagle Carl Nagle and his distinguished team at Nagle & Associates, P.A., based in North Carolina, are highly focused legal advocates, delivering incisive expertise and assertive advocacy for North Carolina motor vehicle accident victims.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
But the current season isn’t as fizzy or as incisive as the two before.
—Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Andy Samberg's digital short on SNL's long history of anxiety was incisive and smart — and featured a fun rapping cameo from Chris Parnell!
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Carl Nagle Carl Nagle and his distinguished team at Nagle & Associates, P.A., based in North Carolina, are highly focused legal advocates, delivering incisive expertise and assertive advocacy for North Carolina motor vehicle accident victims.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
But the current season isn’t as fizzy or as incisive as the two before.
—Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Andy Samberg's digital short on SNL's long history of anxiety was incisive and smart — and featured a fun rapping cameo from Chris Parnell!
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisive
Adjective
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Some also claim that tomatoes turn out sweeter in less acidic soil, though the sugar content of a tomato may have more to do with that.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Prep the Soil Watermelons are heavy feeders that need full sun, well-draining and slightly acidic soil, and lots of nutrients to grow.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Also, eating large quantities of food can lead to increase acid production and acid reflux.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Gastrointestinal Symptoms Fish oil may stimulate acid production in the stomach, which can cause heartburn or indigestion—especially if taken on an empty stomach.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the absence of such confidence, the aesthetic would be frivolous and decadent, or bitterly ironic.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2025
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This is especially — and tragically — ironic because the current problems derive largely from the largest peacetime expansion of the money supply in at least a century.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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This means clear, concise disclosures on landing pages, in privacy policies and during any direct interaction.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Conversely, Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, introduced himself to the public speaking Italian and Spanish, and greeted onlookers both in person and virtually with a concise speech about building bridges and fostering hope for a synodal church.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Through Shirley’s eyes, Perry reframes the collection, weaving a tale that is both tender and trenchant.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Whereas Videodrome could once reductively be described as a cautionary tale about the corrosive influence of television, its anxieties have only grown more trenchant.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Still, Benny’s struggles are emotionally poignant, and once Carmen figures out his secret, the show is able to go to some interesting places.—
Nina Metz Chicago Tribune,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2025
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Over 50 Indigenous designers took part in the weekend, each one debuting avant-garde creations with a poignant cultural flair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Critics have praised the film for its raw and honest portrayal of a relationship and acerbic wit.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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His acerbic critique rendered the subject taboo for a generation, says Victor Mair, an expert on Chinese language at the University of Pennsylvania.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
9 May 2025
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But Sieh is the standout, emitting a complex blend of sardonic acceptance, cynical verbosity and submerged emotional longing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The most reliably entertaining are the dryly sardonic Yelena Belova (Pugh) and the excitable, histrionic Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (a showily outsized Harbour).—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Incisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incisive. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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