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
Pollard, whose directorial credits include such incisive documentaries as Citizen Ashe and MLK/FBI, had more than a little help in this regard.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Bella Marsh, Seton High School Bella Marsh, a junior at Seton High School, is one of the most incisive and hardworking students in class and on the Mock Trial Team.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
While the novel’s narrative engine is the incredibly inappropriate age-gap relationship, the book’s most incisive commentary revolves around Waldo’s inability to stop online shopping during bouts of intense emotion.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2026
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!
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Bella Marsh, Seton High School Bella Marsh, a junior at Seton High School, is one of the most incisive and hardworking students in class and on the Mock Trial Team.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
While the novel’s narrative engine is the incredibly inappropriate age-gap relationship, the book’s most incisive commentary revolves around Waldo’s inability to stop online shopping during bouts of intense emotion.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2026
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!
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisive
Adjective
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Blueberries need acidic soil, grow lights, and exposure to cold temperatures to thrive and produce fruit indoors.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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An acidic aqueous electrolyte containing iron salts circulated continuously through the system during testing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fires caused by Israeli strikes on oil reservoirs on Saturday burned for multiple days, prompting Iranian officials to warn residents against acid and toxic rain that resulted from the significant amount of pollutants in the air.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Scott plays to his strengths as a performer with an ironic demeanor well-versed in deadpan humor.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Aim for clear headlines and concise notes, and agree on timelines to ensure your reputation reflects focus and reliability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Get concise answers to your questions.—
Michael E. Ruane,
Washington Post,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Esta Isla, directed by Lorraine Jones Molina and Cristian Carretero, features a personal and poignant portrayal of the Puerto Rican experience, exploring identity, resilience and colonial legacy.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the footage itself, the screening is interspersed with performance art and live music, offering poignant insights into this community’s struggles and opportunities of the broader Calumet Region.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ricciardia documents his final journey with an acerbic sense of humor, punctuated by Benna’s stop-motion animation.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mitski has been trying to rein in an ever-present audience gaze since 2018, when her fuzzy, acerbic fifth album Be the Cowboy garnered near-unanimous praise that led to meeting Taylor Swift.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her comments drew some undeservedly sardonic criticism online for their apparent disconnect to winning a 250 semifinal, but that was perhaps the point.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 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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