sharper

"A face with sharp features"

"Maria is a sharper student than most; she understands complex concepts quickly. "

"The note was slightly sharper than it should have been, making the chord sound dissonant. "

"The singer's voice was a little sharper than the note on the piano, making it sound slightly off-key. "

"The blue cheese had a sharper, more pungent flavor than the mild cheddar. "

"A pregnant woman during labor normally experiences a number of sharp contractions."

"Michael had a number of sharp ventures that he kept off the books."

"a sharp dealer;  a sharp customer"

"The detective needed a sharper image from the security camera to identify the suspect. "

"When the two rivals met, first there were sharp words, and then a fight broke out."

"You look so sharp in that tuxedo!"

"The detective was much sharper than the suspect realized, noticing small details that others missed. "

"Drive down Main for three quarters of a mile, then make a sharp right turn onto Pine."

"a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve"

"The teacher's criticism of my essay was sharper than any other feedback I'd received. "

"Making a sudden career change without savings is a sharper move, but it could pay off in the long run. "

"a sharp pain; the sharp and frosty winter air"

"a sharp appetite"

"Her sharper temper flared when she discovered someone had eaten her lunch. "

"The sandpaper was sharper than the one I used last week, so the wood carved more easily. "

"The librarian gave me a sharper "shush" than the chatty kids in the corner. "

"After skipping lunch, I was feeling sharper than ever by the time dinner rolled around. "

"The detective warned him to stay away from the poker game; it was rumored to be filled with sharpers who could fleece him of all his money. "