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
At a time when the world seems more absurd than ever, the need has only grown for a deftly incisive voice with the courage to decry truthiness to power, regardless of consequences.
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Eric Deggans, NPR, 18 May 2026
Sliding effortlessly from incisive observer to chaotic flirt to exhausting narcissist, Firstman is never not in on the joke.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
But those looking for the most incisive art being produced in the US at the moment won’t find that here either.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Drone footage has, in the years since, gotten only more ubiquitous, which is what makes the incisive way it’s deployed in the new documentary Our Land all the more remarkable.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026
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Eric Deggans, NPR, 18 May 2026
Sliding effortlessly from incisive observer to chaotic flirt to exhausting narcissist, Firstman is never not in on the joke.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
But those looking for the most incisive art being produced in the US at the moment won’t find that here either.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Drone footage has, in the years since, gotten only more ubiquitous, which is what makes the incisive way it’s deployed in the new documentary Our Land all the more remarkable.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisive
Adjective
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The acidic nature of coffee can be a source of discomfort for people with acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).—
Christina Manian,
Health,
10 June 2026
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These involve removal of thorium from REE containing acidic solution, as well as the selective extraction of REEs using oxalic acid.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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It is adorned in Lake Como silks and a palette of pale blue, pistachio, and acid yellow.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
17 Nov. 2025
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The idea of dissolving the self in an acid bath of erotic imagery was not, in the end, so unappealing.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The same can be said for the One Wish Willow, whose regular availability in a holistic gift shop belies sinister developments until the customer is slowly dying from the ironic fallout of their heart’s deepest desire.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The Next Frontier That the private market revolution is being led by a company focused on cosmic exploration is ironic, considering how few investors were believers when the field was getting started two decades ago.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Draft a concise proposal and set measurable checkpoints for a decision‑maker, because clear milestones help busy people say yes without extra clarification.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Clear headings, concise answers, FAQs, definitions and author information all help.—
Gilad Bechar,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Blending trenchant social commentary with genuine thrills, the film explores terror on both a surface and subconscious level as Chris tries to escape his dreadful fate — one that is arguably worse than death.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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The narrator of Lerner’s tight, astonishingly trenchant new book pretends to record part of his conversations with his elderly mentor and then uses his memory to write a profile.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cullen said that her poem, featured in her third poetry collection Conditional Perfect, is even more poignant now, after losing her mother.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Something about connections formed across a vast distance—oceans and eras, in this case—has felt extra-poignant lately.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The Probability of Miracles follows Campbell Cooper (Collazo), an acerbic teenager dying of cancer who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, moves with her mom and younger sister to the town of Promise, where miracles are said to happen.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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As embodied by John Lithgow, Dahl is incisive, avuncular, irascible, acerbic, and always entertaining.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The sardonic trend spoke to what Ukrainian and Russian military analysts say could be a deeper shift in the course of the war, which began in 2022 when Russian forces launched their full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Demna, the sardonic designer who left Balenciaga for Gucci last year, chose New York as the destination for his first cruise show for the Italian behemoth and his second-ever runway show for the brand.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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“Incisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incisive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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