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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With searing brightness, near-flawless black levels, impeccable screen uniformity, razor-sharp detail, and outstanding clarity, this TV excels in every category.
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Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The body also features a razor-sharp knife edge protected by a plastic cover that doubles as a keychain.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Its razor-sharp edge was also supported by a sturdy spine with enough weight to fall straight through the potatoes without any pressure needed.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2025
This book has razor-sharp critiques of commodified sexuality and modern alienation.
—Dan Leach
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
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Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The body also features a razor-sharp knife edge protected by a plastic cover that doubles as a keychain.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Its razor-sharp edge was also supported by a sturdy spine with enough weight to fall straight through the potatoes without any pressure needed.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2025
This book has razor-sharp critiques of commodified sexuality and modern alienation.
—Dan Leach
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
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“Razor-sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-sharp. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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