1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness
it takes real cleverness to find a way around the rules
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2
as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
the undeniable cleverness of the negotiator, who managed to get each side to believe that they had won
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as in creativity
the skill and imagination to create new things
Cole Porter's overall cleverness with words, including his effortless ability to rhyme and pun
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleverness
Noun
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That means Aiden has a slightly larger window of time than most children, but his disease is still progressing and stealing his abilities from him.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025 -
The Bucs' low ranking — 27th of 32 teams overall — could affect their ability to lure free agents and retain players.—
Jeff Weiner,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Assigning meaningful responsibilities fosters skill development and builds trust.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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This work ripples far beyond the therapy room, equipping clients with the skills to handle the messiness of real relationships in their day-to-day lives.—
Maytal Eyal,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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As a result, organizations can ensure that AI becomes a true partner in growth and creativity, unlocking new possibilities for their workforce.—
Son Nguyen,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The latitude for this sort of quirk and creativity has only proven a recent possibility for many chefs.—
Elazar Sontag,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
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He’s actually tied for the third-best odds, so people are onto his superspeedway prowess now.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Stafford would immediately elevate the offensive prowess of the team and could combine with perennial tight end Brock Bowers to create a dynamic pass-catching duo.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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As powerful as the winners' speeches, these moments are a true celebration of the talent that has reshaped the art of movie storytelling.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The ceremony celebrates the biggest successes in the music industry and promotes new talent.—
Monica Mercuri,
StyleCaster,
1 Mar. 2025
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For Mirren, the cunning and cruelty of Whitfield is a timely example of power corrupting absolutely.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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Gilded by privilege and cunning, Glinda is a popular young woman who desires to wield magic.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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This quickly sparked imagination about the technology's broader possibilities.—
Eilon Reshef,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Teams like Providence, Villanova, Syracuse, BC (Boston College) and Saint John’s were good teams back then, but none of them were national players by any stretch of the imagination in the national landscape.—
Emile Nuh,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The end result was a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, offering a bit of muscular tannins; Cabernet Franc, adding aromatics and finesse; and, finally, a touch of Petit Verdot.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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But both the novice and the veteran responded to Trump’s threats with grace and finesse.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Cleverness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverness. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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