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
Season 2 will feature more hot up-and-coming comedians as well as Nebula creators and comedians who will bring their incisive points of view to Abolish Everything!
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Students are expected to come with an open mind, be active listeners, and ask incisive questions.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The brewery’s ball pit is meant to be an incisive commentary on our generation’s tendency to enjoy the trappings of adulthood—such as consuming alcohol—without fully committing to the responsibilities that are supposed to come with them, such as parenthood.
—Eddie Small, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
And sometimes a single incisive perception will do.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Students are expected to come with an open mind, be active listeners, and ask incisive questions.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The brewery’s ball pit is meant to be an incisive commentary on our generation’s tendency to enjoy the trappings of adulthood—such as consuming alcohol—without fully committing to the responsibilities that are supposed to come with them, such as parenthood.
—Eddie Small, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
And sometimes a single incisive perception will do.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisive
Adjective
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The acidic solution is placed in the base and water reservoir of the unplugged dehumidifier, and allowed to sit for up to 60 minutes to dissolve the mineral buildup.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes compost becomes too acidic during decomposition, Ivanov says—fireplace ash helps neutralize this acidity.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An arrest has been made in an acid attack on a Long Island college student that happened nearly five years ago.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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As wine lovers’ taste in Chardonnay has moved from ripe and buttery to lean and racy, higher-acid, more-flavorful versions have come into vogue.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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How ironic that the piece appears as millions of Americans are freezing, without power, and New York City’s mayor is paying citizens to shovel snow.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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The mix of accessible designs and bold propositions, rich in pop references and communicated through ironic and irreverent campaigns, activations and collaboration galore enabled Calza to carve a specific niche of loyal fans.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Clear, commanding and concise instructions.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Get concise answers to your questions.—
Phil Davison,
Washington Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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The clashes at the core of the superb screenplay, by the helmer and Doruntina Basha, receive trenchant reinforcement in the score.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps a better comparison for A$AP’s style isn’t a rhyme animal like Lamar, but a maximalist visionary like Travis Scott, who also seems more focused on colorful aural vibes than trenchant lyrical exegesis.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The villagers reveal more about their lives, with sweet romantic scenes and poignant moments unfolding around the town.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The actress, 48, paid tribute to Trachtenberg, who died at 39 last February, in a poignant Instagram post on Thursday.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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There was zero indication that Catherine O’Hara was anywhere near done with her hysterically acerbic arc on this Apple TV smash, one of the biggest comedies of the streaming era.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Jackie Prutsman is suitably acerbic and Aspen Thompson has particular fun with some physical comedy in the second act.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
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Cynical and sardonic, Emma is a bright and caring veterinarian who lives at home in a coven with her vampire parents, Charles and Liz.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Its sardonic view of our digital echo chambers has only grown more relevant since its release.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Incisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incisive. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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