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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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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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as in referred
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as in aimed
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Examples of pointed in a Sentence
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Alden Abbott, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
At times, the panel asked several pointed questions to James’s team of lawyers, while the judges appeared to listen more intently to the defense’s argument at other moments.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Sep. 2024
As the Broncos contend with a forgettable September, many are asking the same pointed question: Can the Broncos offense show signs of life?
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
The crisscrossing material was further embellished by crystal beads, while the pointed, scalloped edges at the hem and neckline added a hint of, well, edge.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The pointed critiques of the staff report’s analysis by 2 of the 5 FTC Commissioners, coupled with the report’s lack of rigor, subjectivity, and analytic deficiencies, severely restrict its utility.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
At times, the panel asked several pointed questions to James’s team of lawyers, while the judges appeared to listen more intently to the defense’s argument at other moments.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Sep. 2024
As the Broncos contend with a forgettable September, many are asking the same pointed question: Can the Broncos offense show signs of life?
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
The crisscrossing material was further embellished by crystal beads, while the pointed, scalloped edges at the hem and neckline added a hint of, well, edge.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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