as in acidic
very clear and direct
She provided an incisive analysis that changed my entire opinion on the issue.
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Recent Examples of incisive
Drone footage has, in the years since, gotten only more ubiquitous, which is what makes the incisive way it’s deployed in the new documentary Our Land all the more remarkable.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The band sounds a little like the Police approximating Weather Report, but Parker sounds much like the very guitarist who would join Tortoise and build the ETA IVTet—his tone incisive and notes restrained, his choices forever relating to the rhythm.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Byron’s a canny, bold, and incisive critic.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
With Morgan’s signature candor and incisive interviewing style, these profiles will go beyond the headlines, combining TIME’s global authority with Morgan’s unfiltered perspective.
—Time Pr, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The band sounds a little like the Police approximating Weather Report, but Parker sounds much like the very guitarist who would join Tortoise and build the ETA IVTet—his tone incisive and notes restrained, his choices forever relating to the rhythm.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Byron’s a canny, bold, and incisive critic.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
With Morgan’s signature candor and incisive interviewing style, these profiles will go beyond the headlines, combining TIME’s global authority with Morgan’s unfiltered perspective.
—Time Pr, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisive
Adjective
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As the tissue breaks down, your mouth loses its protective barrier against germs, acidic foods, and irritation.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Pairing hot peppers with acidic ingredients, such as lime juice or vinegar, or with dairy, can help neutralize some of the jalapeño heat.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Insults were par for the course at The Roast of Kevin Hart, but some jokes had more acid than others.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Italian brand is known for its ironic approach to the fashion industry that is rich in pop references, expressed via irreverent campaigns and a profusion of collaborations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Also ironic is that what is good for the physical health of the people of Cuyahoga County—declining smoking rates—is bad for the fiscal health of its museums.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Mahan, 43, might have won the night for those who prefer clear and concise rhetoric.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Emery was swift and concise with his words afterwards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Just as in their debut, the Esiris luxuriate in scenes of people at work and observations of an increasingly cosmopolitan locale, subtly revealing trenchant class differences.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Of course, Lee goes heavy on revenge, regret, and Oresteian recriminations, but season 2 is also a trenchant exploration of the surprising interplay between love and class.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But to celebrate in 2022, the journalist shared a trio of photos featuring then-2-year-old Wyatt eating an ice cream cone while hanging out on Cooper's shoulders, alongside a poignant message.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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To take pride in his origins, or at least to arrive at the vaguely poignant (and jarringly upbeat) endpoint where Balagov leaves him at the end of this story, Temir will have to spread his wings even further afield of the Circassian community.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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The acerbic toon has aired more than 330 episodes and pilloried scores of subjects and celebrities since its 1997 launch.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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That acerbic wit, who designed to be at the center of things.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Demna, the sardonic designer who left Balenciaga for Gucci last year, chose New York as the destination for his first cruise show for the Italian behemoth and his second-ever runway show for the brand.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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The sardonic clip sees Ford reluctantly trade in his signature leather jacket for a kilt and valiantly plug Glenmorangie while standing atop a hill.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Incisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incisive. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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