1
as in tipped
tapering to a thin tip
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
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Relevance
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2
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
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s a pointed reminder right inside the visiting clubhouse door.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The pointed remarks came as Vance visited U.S. troops on Pituffik Space Base on the mineral-rich, strategically critical island.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
After O’Brien’s interest in running became public a couple of weeks ago, the Wu campaign issued a pointed response.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
That, along with some pointed questions from reporters prompted Apple to announce the change in late 2023.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s a pointed reminder right inside the visiting clubhouse door.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The pointed remarks came as Vance visited U.S. troops on Pituffik Space Base on the mineral-rich, strategically critical island.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
After O’Brien’s interest in running became public a couple of weeks ago, the Wu campaign issued a pointed response.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed
Adjective
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Sharing and communicating all this critical intelligence across relevant teams is essential.—
Shay Solomon,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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McCutchen said the curriculum taught included other major civil rights events and focused on why the topic is relevant to students today.—
Campbell Roper,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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After the sharp drop this Thursday/Friday, the S&P 500 was down nearly 12% YTD (as of midday Friday) and 18% off all-time highs due to fears on stagflation and worries over the Trump Administration’s newest tariff policies.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even at such a low price, this unit is packed with features and performance, including a wide 180 degree viewing angle, sharp 2K video, smart object detection and more.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And to be sure, some may be more applicable to large companies in general, and to the financial services sector in particular, than to the broader commercial sector.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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First, the courts – and in particular the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts – have been expanding corporate constitutional rights, which could allow dual-class founders to carve out exceptions to generally applicable laws.—
Gregory H. Shill,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Gere even mentioned the possibility to give his salary back, in case the budget was too tight.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Kerr said before Monday’s game that those comments were at least partially directed at Kuminga.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Slacker, the movie, was directed by a boomer.—
Jim Greer,
SPIN,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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They are usually laid out in vast fields ahead of defensive positions, marked with barbed wire and warning signs Such minefields slow down or halt an enemy assault.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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An enemy then grabs the barbed wire with his bare hands — which already sounds like a bad idea, btw — only for the wire to shock him backward.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The solution was three separate houses, actually — each taking a nod from the typical exteriors in the area (brick, peaked roof, pane windows) but connected by glass walkways.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
3 Apr. 2025
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One unusual feature of Chesterton’s bandstand is its octagon shape and peaked roof.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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