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
The band sounds a little like the Police approximating Weather Report, but Parker sounds much like the very guitarist who would join Tortoise and build the ETA IVTet—his tone incisive and notes restrained, his choices forever relating to the rhythm.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Byron’s a canny, bold, and incisive critic.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
With Morgan’s signature candor and incisive interviewing style, these profiles will go beyond the headlines, combining TIME’s global authority with Morgan’s unfiltered perspective.
—Time Pr, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
The series will see Morgan engage in in-depth conversations with influential figures across sports, politics, global affairs, business, and culture, with his signature candor and incisive interviewing style.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Byron’s a canny, bold, and incisive critic.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
With Morgan’s signature candor and incisive interviewing style, these profiles will go beyond the headlines, combining TIME’s global authority with Morgan’s unfiltered perspective.
—Time Pr, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
The series will see Morgan engage in in-depth conversations with influential figures across sports, politics, global affairs, business, and culture, with his signature candor and incisive interviewing style.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisive
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Most varieties prefer full sun to partial shade and rich, slightly acidic soil that drains well.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Rex Reed, a critic and journalist known for his brash, often acidic takes on films and filmmakers, died Tuesday at his Manhattan home.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Insults were par for the course at The Roast of Kevin Hart, but some jokes had more acid than others.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Italian brand is known for its ironic approach to the fashion industry that is rich in pop references, expressed via irreverent campaigns and a profusion of collaborations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Also ironic is that what is good for the physical health of the people of Cuyahoga County—declining smoking rates—is bad for the fiscal health of its museums.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Mahan, 43, might have won the night for those who prefer clear and concise rhetoric.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Emery was swift and concise with his words afterwards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Of course, Lee goes heavy on revenge, regret, and Oresteian recriminations, but season 2 is also a trenchant exploration of the surprising interplay between love and class.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 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
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But to celebrate in 2022, the journalist shared a trio of photos featuring then-2-year-old Wyatt eating an ice cream cone while hanging out on Cooper's shoulders, alongside a poignant message.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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To take pride in his origins, or at least to arrive at the vaguely poignant (and jarringly upbeat) endpoint where Balagov leaves him at the end of this story, Temir will have to spread his wings even further afield of the Circassian community.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Critic Rex Reed, who died Tuesday at 87, built his career on savage, acerbic reviews delivered with little restraint, earning a reputation as a provocateur.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The Probability of Miracles follows Campbell Cooper, 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.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
7 May 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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The sardonic clip sees Ford reluctantly trade in his signature leather jacket for a kilt and valiantly plug Glenmorangie while standing atop a hill.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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