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noun

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Recent Examples of nifty
Adjective
The designer also has a nifty trick for sporting zoological patterns: deflection. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025 Of course, this is actually a nifty new ad from Neon and Steven Soderbergh’s haunted house film Presence. Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
Already leading from a nifty and shifty 19-yard touchdown run by Jermaine Brown Jr. on the opening drive game, the UAB special teams unit felt like getting in on the fun. Evan Dudley, al, 1 Sep. 2022 The first came on a nifty, 9-yard cutback run by tailback Rayshon Luke (who had gained 21 yards on a screen pass on the previous play). Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for nifty 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nifty
Adjective
  • With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Though their conversation was inaudible over the sounds in the gymnasium, Abdul-Jabbar seemed to make a joke about Johnson wearing Michigan State gear — looking down at his own letterman jacket and back up at Johnson’s green hoodie.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
  • For years this has been the joke among students and faculty at campuses everywhere.
    Beth Anderson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • As far as citrus fruits go, the bulbous beauties may be the most unsung.
    Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Forever proud of her Irish heritage that provided her with spunk and beauty.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
  • This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.
    Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The group is visibly uneasy, with forced laughs filling the gaps.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Expect surprises, laughs and celebrity cameos on the airwaves all night, with the 2025 Ad Meter winner announced on Monday morning.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The latest entry, a visual marvel, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is nominated for best VFX at the 97th Academy Awards.
    Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Helly changes back in an underwater transition moment that’s simply a marvel to see.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The notion of inclusivity, respect and belonging ... has been awesome for the culture, but also for the turnaround of our business from a financial perspective.
    Russell Leung, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
  • This makes an awesome gift for any Apple device user who has cords and charging docks littering their nightstand.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Melina is the mother of a mixed family, led by patriarch Tim (an often unnecessary naked Lars Eidinger), who himself is a former leftist who’s killed his own years-dead liberal dreams by selling out to a company that makes performatively humanitarian promos for planet-wrecking corporations.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Prosecutors allege Kouri killed her husband as a means to collect millions in life insurance funds and start her dream career in high-end real estate.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Nifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nifty. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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