1
as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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2
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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Recent Examples of pointed
Andrea Bossi, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Chisel toes Make like the fashion crowd and split the difference between pointed and square toes this year.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The Pandora brand ambassador wore a black bra top and added a pair of pointed-toe, strappy black heels to complete her ensemble.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Her wide forehead tapered to a sour mouth and little pointed chin.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Rock these jeans with loafers or pointed-toe heels for an elevated silhouette.
—Andrea Bossi, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Chisel toes Make like the fashion crowd and split the difference between pointed and square toes this year.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The Pandora brand ambassador wore a black bra top and added a pair of pointed-toe, strappy black heels to complete her ensemble.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Her wide forehead tapered to a sour mouth and little pointed chin.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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The score was set up by a Tylin Williams end zone interception off a tipped pass.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Dec. 2025
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Investigators later determined Ly was armed with an orange-tipped, replica handgun and a knife, text in the video reads.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cisco, for example, pivoted its business to stay relevant, according to Pagda.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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To that end, Allen framed the trio as genuine fans of the beer, that also reach cultural touchpoints (sports, music, comedy) that are relevant to the brand as well.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lee was rushed to to King’s Mill Hospital, then referred out to the Royal Derby Hospital’s specialist Pulvertaft Hand Centre.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The White House referred the Miami Herald to a statement on the DOJ website, denying any credibility in any accusations against the president.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Who These Jobs Really Are The reforms are aimed at the policy bloodstream of the administrative state.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, the university unveiled its Sensory Research Institute aimed at deepening scientific understanding of how the senses shape how people perceive and communicate — and how sensory changes can affect quality of life.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, China has been trading sharp diplomatic warnings with Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would compel a military response from Tokyo, further underscoring how the issue is drawing in multiple regional and global powers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The blue sky, the contrast of snow and dark winter trees and the sharp air just puts me right.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is where our downturn resilience framework is applicable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Below is a running list of restaurants and bars we've been told are open, along with their adjusted hours, if applicable.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As mentioned, this is their first appearance in the Champions League; with their previous best performance in a European competition their group-stage appearance in the inaugural UEFA Conference League in 2021-22.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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As an ideological tenet, Democratic legislators dislike cutting those enhancements to balance the budget, which is why increasing taxes was repeatedly mentioned during last week’s hearings.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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This funding is directed toward data centers and Nvidia chips.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The writer-director and sometimes actor, who has co-written and directed five movies starring Italian comedy sensation Checco Zalone, just became part of a record-breaking feat.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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