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as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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as in referred
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as in aimed
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Recent Examples of pointed
Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Grab your familiar and a pointed hat and take a peek at this:
The resemblance to, well, the head of a stereotypical witch is remarkable!
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, Mordor, the evil kingdom, pulls from a Gothic vocabulary and includes pointed arches, pinnacles, and diagonal forms.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
Israeli Defense Minister Yael Gallant took to X to provide a vague, but pointed, post before the IDF confirmed Sinwar’s death.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Beginning with a white skin-tight turtleneck as the base, Shahidi layered it with a red leather blazer with buttons lining the inside and straight trousers with a pointed toe.
—Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Grab your familiar and a pointed hat and take a peek at this:
The resemblance to, well, the head of a stereotypical witch is remarkable!
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, Mordor, the evil kingdom, pulls from a Gothic vocabulary and includes pointed arches, pinnacles, and diagonal forms.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
Israeli Defense Minister Yael Gallant took to X to provide a vague, but pointed, post before the IDF confirmed Sinwar’s death.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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What keeps Leadville relevant and thriving today is outdoor recreation.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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South Korea's military detected the missiles upon launch, then tracked, and monitored them, while sharing relevant information with the U.S. and Japan.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Washington could’ve been sharper on that possession — Jayden Daniels missed an open receiver on a crosser one play before the Ekeler drop.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Since 2000, there has been a sharp increase in pediatric cannabis calls to the nation’s poison centers.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Faith should be practically applicable and meaningful.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This means grocery data provides insights that are applicable to a wide variety of consumers, from high-income earners to more budget-conscious individuals.Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But as Samantha mentioned, the film is obsessed with all the wrong elements of Joker’s story, and didn’t really seem interested in Harley Quinn at all.Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Schools and superintendents began reaching out to him because a colleague or friend had mentioned how impactful ICS4Schools’ services had been.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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These elements are balanced with a woozy, almost sweet melody sung by the producer, who also directed the accompanying music video, which features 2hollis and a group of dancers moshing under a strobe light and rain coming down inside a warehouse, continuing the release’s hard/soft aesthetic.Billboard Staff, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both also starred Julie Andrews and were directed by the late Garry Marshall.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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As proof of the threat, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office gathered reporters last week to go over Election Day protections, including new barbed wire atop the parking lot where elections workers park.Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Back when barbed wire restricted freedom, Manzanar players found solace on a field that organizers and volunteers have now rebirthed and made their own.Emilie Ikeda, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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The 25-year-old pop star attended the storied fashion house’s presentation Tuesday at the Paris headquarters of UNESCO, showing off a lot of leg in a brilliantly white double-breasted jacket with a peaked collar that hit at her upper thigh.John Russell, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
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The renderings showed a main building with a peaked roof echoing the nearby mountains and a walking path in the shape of a dog's bone.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2024
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Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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The study focused on understanding the trends, challenges and opportunities these sectors expect to face over the next five years.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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