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also spikey
as in barbed
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Recent Examples of spiky
Her hair was mostly swept up into a bun, emphasizing the straight line of her slightly spiky new bangs.
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Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 27 Aug. 2023
These ads document the EV arms race playing out right now as companies beef up their electric offerings with higher profiles, spikier bodies, and more imposing grilles.
—Curbed, 8 Feb. 2023
And the finale, two lobsters — brown and spikier than their US relativesbut much sweeter, more like crab — split in half and over what must be a pound of spaghetti.
—Helene Stapinski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
Romeo, played on this preview night by understudy Brandon Antonio, becomes a deliciously dim himbo, and Wolfe, as a Renaissance housewife desperate to breathe the air out there, brings a great, spiky irreverence to her disgruntled Anne.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 18 Nov. 2022
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Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 27 Aug. 2023
These ads document the EV arms race playing out right now as companies beef up their electric offerings with higher profiles, spikier bodies, and more imposing grilles.
—Curbed, 8 Feb. 2023
And the finale, two lobsters — brown and spikier than their US relativesbut much sweeter, more like crab — split in half and over what must be a pound of spaghetti.
—Helene Stapinski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
Romeo, played on this preview night by understudy Brandon Antonio, becomes a deliciously dim himbo, and Wolfe, as a Renaissance housewife desperate to breathe the air out there, brings a great, spiky irreverence to her disgruntled Anne.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 18 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiky
Adjective
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The center was built in eight days and features more than 200 security cameras, 28,000-plus feet of barbed wire and 400 security personnel.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
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But reminders of past pains linger — a fence still stretches across a large swath of the park’s borders, topped in one section by barbed wire and with a new gate installed to halt entry outside of park hours.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The Senate will begin voting on President Donald Trump’s sweeping bill on tax cuts, Medicaid and border security, after a marathon weekend of caustic debate and political maneuvering, but the result isn’t known for certain.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Our protagonist is a chipper, idiot honey bear with a caustic, mean-spirited bird stuffed in his backpack.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Healy is known for his sardonic comments on stage by his fans, so this came as no surprise to them.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
1 July 2025
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Many critics and fans believe The Life Aquatic, a silly, sometimes sardonic, and deeply sincere ode to the renowned red beanie-wearing oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, is Wes Anderson’s most underrated film to date.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Hibiscus tea, also called roselle or sour tea, is a tart drink made from the flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa, a tropical plant native to Asia and Africa.25 It can be enjoyed warm or cold.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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The sour sentiment surrounding the stock should abate, according to analyst Anthony Trainor.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Nikki Glaser After crushing her hosting duties at the Golden Globes (she’s confirmed to return next year), Glaser, 41, is bringing her risqué acerbic wit to live audiences through October. 62.—
Andrea Lavinthal,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Figuring out the twists and turns of this social labyrinth is part of the movie’s fun, as Singh imbues Maitri with a sharp, acerbic wit, and captures her most troubled outbursts via a Snorricam rig affixed to her torso, matching her every minor movement.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Now the sounds were exponentially louder, and a pungent odor of something burning entered the room.—
Alireza Iranmehr,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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Rescuers even tried pumping a pungent banana oil down into the cave, hoping to find another viable entrance above ground.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Mamdani joined her for a sarcastic infomercial on her account, criticizing Mayor Adams’ record.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Teaming up with Rebels like the enigmatic Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and the sarcastic droid K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), Jyn’s quest for salvation and redemption runs right up to the beginning of the original film, Star Wars: A New Hope.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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In oxygen-rich soil, microbes thrive, contributing to decay, and acidic pH levels erode natural materials like leather.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The sharp, slightly sour sauce brought the fries back to life with an acidic, satisfying kick.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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“Spiky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiky. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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