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
Eldest daughter Nancy wrote incisive comic and romantic novels about her social set—as well as a sendup of fascism, Wigs on the Green.
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
That early and incisive stance on monopoly power foreshadows the themes that animate Market Crafters.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Known for his incisive reporting and in-depth interviews, Moran has reported from war zones, presidential campaigns, and international summits.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Brad Bird’s The Incredibles is an irresistible popcorn flick with incredible characters (Edna Mode!) and a witty, incisive script about embracing your true self.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
That early and incisive stance on monopoly power foreshadows the themes that animate Market Crafters.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Known for his incisive reporting and in-depth interviews, Moran has reported from war zones, presidential campaigns, and international summits.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Brad Bird’s The Incredibles is an irresistible popcorn flick with incredible characters (Edna Mode!) and a witty, incisive script about embracing your true self.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisive
Adjective
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In oxygen-rich soil, microbes thrive, contributing to decay, and acidic pH levels erode natural materials like leather.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The sharp, slightly sour sauce brought the fries back to life with an acidic, satisfying kick.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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From lo-fi hip-hop to chamber pop, from acid funk to orchestral rock, the fingerprints remain.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The floors are done in chestnut-toned wood, with acid green carpets made from bamboo silk, while the VVIP suite has its own private sitting room.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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In failing health, Jarry had been on a liquid diet and so his request is often viewed as intentionally ironic.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Recently, Reddit users discovered the agent could do something particularly ironic.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Draft concise speaker notes, of a maximum length of 40 words, to accompany each slide.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Those include developing a clear and concise framework of the city’s role in disaster response, creating a city-specific recovery plan, clarifying the roles of the mayor’s office and City Council and updating disaster communication plan, policies and training.—
Jaelyn Rodriguez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Also, a lot of these ideas just sound ridiculous, and so there hasn’t been as much trenchant criticism as there should have been for the past decades.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Perhaps the most trenchant query came from John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon and East Chelmsford, and chair of the Culture, Media and Sport select committee.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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This episode is particularly poignant in light of the current assault against the Department of Education.—
Memoir Nation
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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Ritson sees a poignant connection between the big developments in Oscar’s life this episode.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Unlike today’s top tier defense attorneys, who try to keep big fee, white collar clients out of the papers, Keefe enjoyed the rough and tumble state’s criminal courts and could always delight reporters with an acerbic crack about the opposition.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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Nikki Glaser After crushing her hosting duties at the Golden Globes (she’s confirmed to return next year), Glaser, 41, is bringing her risqué acerbic wit to live audiences through October. 62.—
Andrea Lavinthal,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Healy is known for his sardonic comments on stage by his fans, so this came as no surprise to them.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
1 July 2025
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Many critics and fans believe The Life Aquatic, a silly, sometimes sardonic, and deeply sincere ode to the renowned red beanie-wearing oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, is Wes Anderson’s most underrated film to date.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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