ULTRASHARP Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

ultrasharp

adjective

Definition of ultrasharp

as in sharpened

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Recent Examples of ultrasharp On February 25, in the heart of Milan, Bella Hadid unveiled an ultrasharp casual silhouette. — Chloé Versabeau, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2026 Such ultrasharp phase switching with giant changes in entropy could be applied in future refrigeration technologies, the team explained. — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 An ultrasharp conductive tip (in this case, made of gold) is positioned less than 1 nanometer from the specimen, which scans the surface. — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2023 Their players’ medical records are a tempting target for opponents—or gamblers—looking for leverage, while their on-field signs can be stolen with real-time ultrasharp video. — Dan Weil, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022

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Adjective

Putting heavy or edged objects atop the cord may damage or pinch it, potentially causing short circuits.

— Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
Then came a raw-edged denim skirt from Miaou, which was as thigh-grazing as that viral Miu Miu micro skirt from the spring 2022 collection.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2023

Definition of edged

Adjective

Colloidal oatmeal is made from ground whole oats, which creates a powdery texture, to treat atopic dermatitis and psoriasis flares.

— Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 22 May 2026
CoffeeGeek’s analysis found K-Cups can cost the equivalent of $21 to $43 per pound, while quality whole beans run $9 to $22 — and whole beans stay fresh far longer than pre-ground.

— Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026

Definition of ground

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Not that the knives are sharp enough to cut the tension Angela describes in the room.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

Definition of sharp

Adjective

Loathe don’t have to do this—they’re not 5 Seconds of Summer courting an edgy image by citing Nine Inch Nails as an influence, or Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky name-checking Björk on their undying quests to be validated as experimental artists.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Tyla revived an edgy footwear look from her wardrobe for an outing in Berlin on Tuesday, stepping out in an Alexander Wang sandal and a neon jacket repping New York.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of edgy

Adjective

Zendaya, 29, wore a black raw silk wrap dress complete with floral detailing at the midriff, paired with black pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Ciara accessorized her look with a Cartier bracelet and a pair of Christian Louboutin pointed-toe pumps.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of pointed

Adjective

Sleek and jagged slabs of Italian Ceppo di Gré from ABC Stone clad the wall, cascading down the sink and onto the floors.

— Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
Tour du Mont Blanc across three countries Circling the highest peak in the Alps, the Tour du Mont Blanc crosses France, Italy and Switzerland, delivering high pastures, jagged glaciers and comfortable lodgings at the end of each day.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of jagged

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Still, even with the Justice Department approving the WBD merger late last week without any concessions, the Paramount Skydance’s CEO’s happy face masked some spikey obstacles to the merger from overseas and in state houses over Ellison’s strategic bear hug with the ex-Apprentice host.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 June 2026
This will be a bumper quarter for oil and gas shareholders, who have always learned to stick it out through the doldrums for spikey periods like this.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of spiky

Adjective

It’s been understood for years that America’s adversaries and allies alike take a keen interest in how this country practices an imperfect democracy.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026
The youth ranks are being bolstered, too, with sporting director Ross Wilson keen to keep boosting the quality at the academy.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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