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as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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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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as in referred
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as in aimed
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Recent Examples of pointed
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 May 2025
But the plot then diverges from Vittorio De Sica’s masterpiece in more ways than one, becoming less of a race-against-the clock scenario than a pointed study of both a character and a place.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
His pointed question drew some cheers and applause from elsewhere in the chamber.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
President Donald Trump delivered a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday that combined solemn tributes with pointed political remarks and self-congratulatory rhetoric, in a speech that diverged from the traditional tone of presidential remembrance.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 May 2025
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Adjective
Marc Piasecki To go with her mulberry Vivienne Westwood dress and pointed cowboy boots (Side note: Anyone else getting major Hocus Pocus déja vu with this outfit?), Parker wore two necklaces.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 May 2025
But the plot then diverges from Vittorio De Sica’s masterpiece in more ways than one, becoming less of a race-against-the clock scenario than a pointed study of both a character and a place.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
His pointed question drew some cheers and applause from elsewhere in the chamber.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
President Donald Trump delivered a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday that combined solemn tributes with pointed political remarks and self-congratulatory rhetoric, in a speech that diverged from the traditional tone of presidential remembrance.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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The bullpen did not get a chance for its work to be relevant Friday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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People with greater levels of social engagement have more robust gray matter in regions of the brain relevant in dementia. 4.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Verb
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The withdrawal, and the chaos that accompanied it, drew sharp criticism from many Americans.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Thanks to its unique design, however, the UC San Diego device combines a small form factor with high-frequency (40-megahertz) ultrasound, for much sharper images.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Holcomb objected, saying it hasn't been established that that definition is applicable to this case.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Hosts and guests are always required to comply with applicable laws concerning firearms, ammunition, dangerous objects, and other self-defense devices.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As previously reported, Flying Lotus has directed and scored the upcoming film Ash, a science-fiction horror starring Eiza González and Aaron Paul.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2025
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After California directed its public employees to work from home to limit the spread of COVID-19, the state paid those public servants stipends beginning October 2021 to help cover expenses workers needed to do their jobs remotely, such as the internet.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Louisiana Attorney General's Office via AP The group of inmates escaped by yanking open a faulty cell door, removing a toilet, crawling through a hole and scaling a barbed wire fence in the early morning hours when a lone guard left to get food.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Washington, of course, knows all of this and has responded with barbed words.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Martinez and Olson had preservation officials identify Pipes' hallmarks to tap into the new design—warm wood finishes, a deliberate procession of rooms and the signature bay window beneath a peaked roof.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Ventura, dressed in a white blouse under a black blazer with shoulder pads and peaked lapels, maintained her composure throughout, answering calmly as Estevao jumped across the timeline of her and Combs’ relationship.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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