DOUBLE-EDGED Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

double-edged

adjective

ˌdə-bəl-ˈejd

Definition of double-edged

as in dual

consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined the double-edged purpose of the sales promotion is to clear out existing stock and to attract new customers

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as in ambiguous

having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning her double-edged remark that she hoped that I ultimately got what I deserved

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Recent Examples of double-edged The movie’s Spanish title could also be translated as The Thaw, as fitting and double-edged as The Meltdown, but with a slightly different slant, as in Lina’s eventual warming to Inés. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 The blade was at least ten inches long and double-edged, honed on one side with a wavy scalloped finish, the other a jagged toothing like a lumberjack’s saw. — Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026 To call a musician a virtuoso can be double-edged. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 There, too, his advocacy is double-edged. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double-edged

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Adjective

Xerf uses dual-frequency energy administered through a patented device that glides across the skin.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Quarterback Isaiah Marshall has shown great promise in recent weeks, throwing for 333 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s 41-24 loss at Utah after a strong dual-threat performance against Middle Tennessee.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dual

Adjective

But the future of early-career employment is increasingly ambiguous, largely due to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
From here on out, the authorship of Tae-ju’s life is ambiguous, as well as constantly in flux, buffeted by the whims and suggestions of others, as well as by her own impulses.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of ambiguous

Adjective

Separately, Cboe also received SEC approval Tuesday to offer binary options tied to company-specific key performance indicators (KPIs).

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Engineers could represent the two configurations as binary digits, or zeros and ones.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of binary

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The cryptic eco-disaster project will represent a loss of hundreds of millions when all is said and done.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Emanuel’s cryptic comment comes amid claims that Meghan was in early talks to star in the third season of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of cryptic

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Twin Pines was founded by twin brothers Clint Kisker (a Legendary Entertainment alum) and Sean Kisker (a former HBO Max exec) alongside Jason Kander, a former Secretary of State for Missouri.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
For me, the name Peck not only encompassed the conflicts in the book (between twin brothers, capitalism and social good, originality and conformity) but also captured the constant ephemeral battle of proving how and why art matters.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of twin

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What came next would eventually turn an obscure Medicaid settlement into a criminal investigation.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of obscure

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Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Campaign images show close-fitting cycling jerseys paired with dark shorts, with prints ranging from yellow-green graphics to blue-and-white patterns.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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