razor-sharp

adjective

1
: very sharp
Sharks have razor-sharp teeth.
2
: showing a lot of intelligence or the ability to think quickly
a razor-sharp attorney
a razor-sharp wit/mind

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This aggressive predator, known as the vampire fish for its razor-sharp fangs, can reach 20 pounds. Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025 The West End breakout has crossed the Atlantic to make his Broadway debut opposite Nicole Scherzinger in director Jamie Lloyd's razor-sharp revival of Sunset Blvd. Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Filmed in just 19 days, this document of toxic ambition offers a razor-sharp examination of the dangers of perfectionism. Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 The Logitech Brio webcam, now 36% off, provides razor-sharp HDR visuals, professional-grade dual microphones, and even facial recognition for seamless logins. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for razor-sharp

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“Razor-sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-sharp. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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