knifelike

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knifelike
Adjective
  • Amid the churn in Europe and globally, with trenchant nationalism on the rise, and a war raging in Ukraine just 1,200 miles from the palace, many might say that having a hereditary royal as their head of state offers some reassuring continuity, acting as a counterweight to political upheaval.
    Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The star forward opened with a prepared statement criticizing the WNBA not only for the state of its on-court officiating — a trenchant topic during this postseason — but for its lack of transparency and accountability, starting with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Putting heavy or edged objects atop the cord may damage or pinch it, potentially causing short circuits.
    Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Then came a raw-edged denim skirt from Miaou, which was as thigh-grazing as that viral Miu Miu micro skirt from the spring 2022 collection.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Soon, pre-ground coffees were available as well, thanks to technological advancements that allowed for long-term storage.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
  • On a world that was just ground to flour by ice sheets, and then torched by absurd levels of carbon dioxide, this was a rock-weathering fever dream.
    Peter Brannen August 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Along the way, Juano offered bits of mountaineering history and recounted legendary first ascents of the jagged peaks surrounding us.
    Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Zeroing in on racingcore, no less, the collection featured an edgy varsity jacket inspired by mechanics’ gear on the racetrack.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Italian denim brand Diesel has been a fixture on the scene since the 1970s, celebrated for its edgy and irreverent styles that defined Italian streetwear.
    Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Knifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knifelike. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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