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also spikey
as in barbed
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Recent Examples of spiky
During his two-year spell in North London, Postecoglou also reveals the decidedly spikier side to his character.
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Jasmine petals, one of my favorite floral notes, is given a spikier edge alongside Australian pink pepper, while raspberry and spun sugar add a pleasing sweetness without being too much.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Common snappers range from Nova Scotia to the Gulf of Mexico, while their spikier cousins are mostly found in the southern states west to Texas.
—Paul Richards, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023
Her hair was mostly swept up into a bun, emphasizing the straight line of her slightly spiky new bangs.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 27 Aug. 2023
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Jasmine petals, one of my favorite floral notes, is given a spikier edge alongside Australian pink pepper, while raspberry and spun sugar add a pleasing sweetness without being too much.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Common snappers range from Nova Scotia to the Gulf of Mexico, while their spikier cousins are mostly found in the southern states west to Texas.
—Paul Richards, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023
Her hair was mostly swept up into a bun, emphasizing the straight line of her slightly spiky new bangs.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 27 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiky
Adjective
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Misogyny runs deep, quiet, local, and sharp as barbed wire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Surveillance camera footage captured Mott scaling an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire at the perimeter of the airport in just 15 seconds, then walking across the runway.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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On Hacks, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a caustic comedian, will happily sell her stories and likeness in exchange for mountains of cash.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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His chief antagonist is his caustic first wife, Queen Marguerite (Joy DeMichelle), who operates as a kind of a martinet death doula.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Demna, the sardonic designer who left Balenciaga for Gucci last year, chose New York as the destination for his first cruise show for the Italian behemoth and his second-ever runway show for the brand.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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The sardonic clip sees Ford reluctantly trade in his signature leather jacket for a kilt and valiantly plug Glenmorangie while standing atop a hill.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Here, 24 taps feature a wide range of styles, from hoppy and light to sour, dark, and experimental, with four core beers always on offer.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Viewers can expect this tale of neocolonialism with echoes of #MeToo to leave a sour taste in their mouths.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The acerbic toon has aired more than 330 episodes and pilloried scores of subjects and celebrities since its 1997 launch.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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That acerbic wit, who designed to be at the center of things.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Its pungent, almost-peppery flavor can warm meats and vegetables in a flash or make an excellent addition to marinades and sauces.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Both the natural ingredients and medicinal drugs used to treat fungal infections tend to be pungent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Now, in a more intimate setting, the sullen and sometimes-sarcastic shadings of this longtime singer-songwriter should hark back to Folds’ fledgling days on the alt-music scene.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In addition to Miranda's scathing remarks to Andy (Anne Hathaway) while trying to complete seemingly impossible tasks, Emily (Emily Blunt) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) taught her how to navigate office politics with their own sarcastic comments.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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As the tissue breaks down, your mouth loses its protective barrier against germs, acidic foods, and irritation.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Pairing hot peppers with acidic ingredients, such as lime juice or vinegar, or with dairy, can help neutralize some of the jalapeño heat.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
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“Spiky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiky. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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