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Recent Examples of ultrasharp
Such ultrasharp phase switching with giant changes in entropy could be applied in future refrigeration technologies, the team explained.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrasharp
Adjective
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Putting heavy or edged objects atop the cord may damage or pinch it, potentially causing short circuits.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
24 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper.—
Wire Report,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The water must be heated to 92° to 95°C (197° to 203°F) and forced (at a specific pressure) through a bed of 7 to 9 grams (about a quarter of an ounce) of finely ground coffee for 20 to 30 seconds.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The aviation industry expects the exemption to help companies keep costs down during a sharp pullback in travel spending by consumers worried about slower economic growth and higher inflation.—
Rajesh Kumar Singh,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Effects from the other types include painful, red eyes with yellow discharge, a sore throat, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, a dry cough, difficulty breathing, sharp chest pain and weight loss.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This was an older, edgier, and even darker Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) than the dour young girl Christina Ricci made famous in the 1990s.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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The edgy collars and clothing are available now in sizes for all dogs, from XS to XL, with prices ranging from $15 to $95 on FreakOnALeash.com.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ahn and Schamus seek to answer that question with the knowledge that acceptance brings pointed complications of its own.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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The sword has a pointed blade and was made with an iron antennae and copper spheres, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Boulders offer a jagged look For a rugged look, consider a retaining wall made from large boulders.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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All those letters are real, and all those jagged lines were the work of scissors.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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How Stem Segments Tell the Difference The Thanksgiving cactus has the spikiest stem segments of the three varieties, and its pollen is yellow.—
Emma Phelps,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2023
Adjective
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Banerji talked up the success of The Shadow Strays and Hunger, the latter of which hit No. 1 worldwide, but also was keen to stress the company’s firsts for the region, notably producing Outside, the first Filipino zombie movie that was released in 2024.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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From an investment standpoint, the Mavericks head coach has been keen on football for some time.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Ultrasharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrasharp. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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