cleverish

adjective

Definition of cleverishnext
as in useful

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  1. useful
  2. original
  3. practical
  4. convenient
  5. adventurous
  6. fresh
  7. neat
  8. handy
Adjective
  • The option doesn’t exist on Android, which makes Samsung’s new toggle all the more useful.
    Chris Welch, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Using Associated Parallel Scans Midway through the explanation, Rusch mentioned a term that’s useful in understanding how these models make things a lot faster.
    John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • Thick, deeply flavorful and less cloying than the original, this vegan rendition ($9) uses Shields’s date crystals, chewy pieces of fresh date, soy ice cream and banana.
    Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The story mirrors the original, following a fresh batch of desperate have-nots competing in elementary school games with a sizable fortune for the winners and pitiless execution for the losers.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Over the decades, tote bags have evolved from practical workhorses into cultural currency, adapting to reflect the shifting identities of their carriers.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • Since the garage serves shopping malls, there's a convenient excuse for someone who needs a cover story.
    Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Kids have an in-house ski school with convenient drop-off and pick-up right outside the door.
    Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • An inquisitive, adventurous spirit appears to be the special sauce as long as it’s channeled and catalyzed in a healthy way.
    Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Then my friend Kevin and I did an adventurous run/hike up Pyramid Buttes this September, and there was so much goddamn deadfall.
    Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • Now, red underwear for New Year’s Eve is a common ritual; they are often worn inside out and put on the right way after midnight, or thrown out entirely after midnight, signaling a fresh start mentality for the year ahead.
    Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
  • States where cucumbers possibly linked to salmonella were sold The whole fresh American cucumbers were sold by SunFed and other importers, then shipped to customers located in 26 states.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • The 3000 hours of footage has been condensed to a neat 85 minutes to tell this unlikely tale of humanity.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The unnamed abode includes a sofa with storage, plus a neat mini mezzanine sleeping area.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • These handy devices keep beverages at the perfect temperature for hours, ensuring every sip is as warm and satisfying as the first.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to funding her tour, getting on OnlyFans online has been a source of personal liberation — not to mention a handy protest tool.
    Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of handy
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