as in pointed
tapering to a thin tip
wears high heels with very pointy toes even though they kill her feet
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Recent Examples of pointy
Surfers have been out in great numbers at this popular surf spot, thanks to smallish surf, somewhat warm water — by winter standards — and sunny skies after days of rain, meaning more beachgoers came across the stingrays and their pointy barbs.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
In this case, you're best suited with pointy pumps, strappy sandals, and mules—in black, white, gold, or red.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Always store your eggs pointy side down.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The pointy patent leather slingback pumps stand out thanks to their contemporary approach to a timeless silhouette.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
In this case, you're best suited with pointy pumps, strappy sandals, and mules—in black, white, gold, or red.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Always store your eggs pointy side down.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The pointy patent leather slingback pumps stand out thanks to their contemporary approach to a timeless silhouette.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pointy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointy
Adjective
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The pointed toe feels classic, while the subtle block heel adds a bit of geometric contrast.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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In announcing its temporary closure Thursdsay, LACE shared a pointed message about aggressive ICE operations.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
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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Much of the comedy in this action-comedy arrives via barbed exchanges between the constantly bickering James and Jonny.—
Richard Kuipers,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Crews on Monday appear to be adding barbed wire atop cement barricades already wrapped around the building — measures no doubt added in response to a consistent group of protestors committed to gathering daily outside the complex near Fort Snelling.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Pointy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointy. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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