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as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
dressed in their smart new uniforms, the cadets proudly paraded around the grounds of the military school
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
boutiques specializing in smart clothes for cosmopolitan women
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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
something one sees so rarely on TV: a smart sitcom
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
just joked and made smart comments during the ceremony
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as in intelligent
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a smart investment that has really paid off
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as in clever
having or showing quickness of mind
a smart child who will do well in school
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as in sophisticated
having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
a novelist who got much of the material for his works by hanging out with the smart set
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as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
the toddler was whining over the smart from the cut
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as in sense
smarts plural
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she had the smarts to start college at age 16, but perhaps not the emotional maturity
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as in smartly
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smart people
a smart move
smart phones
a smart girl
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Recent Examples of smart
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
So the smart thing to do this offseason would be to take a swing at someone with talent, but without tying themselves down long-term.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Parvati still seems like a plum option to win this game; she’s got the smarts, the physical capability, and the alliances (at least for now).
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Progressives have been smarting from those races, directing their ire at pro-Israel group AIPAC and the pro-cryptocurrency Fairshake PAC for pouring millions into challenges against Bush and Bowman.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022
The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
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Adjective
No cable required: Stream from your smart TV, laptop, or mobile device.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
So the smart thing to do this offseason would be to take a swing at someone with talent, but without tying themselves down long-term.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
The culture clashes are not stereotypical or overt, and Argentine characters always end up on top in terms of smarts.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Parvati still seems like a plum option to win this game; she’s got the smarts, the physical capability, and the alliances (at least for now).
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
The estranged brother and adopted son of John’s (a truth that came to light midway through the series) dug himself into a hole so deep that even the Montana Attorney General couldn’t smart his way out of it.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Progressives have been smarting from those races, directing their ire at pro-Israel group AIPAC and the pro-cryptocurrency Fairshake PAC for pouring millions into challenges against Bush and Bowman.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Seats can be trimmed in a smart-looking gray wool blend, part of Volvo’s effort to eliminate leather use by 2030.
—cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022
The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
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Grande’s elegant look this evening stayed true to the spirit of her red-carpet style this awards season.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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When only the most polished versions will do, look for an elegant almond-shape toe, a slight Cuban-style heel, and a high shine—like this take from Berluti, with a two-tone treatment of black and petrol blue.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Bates’ latest look adds to her stylish — yet comfy — award show fashion.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tory Sport There’s no shortage of stylish activewear at Tory Sport.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The show is bolstered by a panel of five hosts — one of them a former contestant, introduced as an emcee in season three — offering witty commentary and analysis.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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An approach that's worked well for brands like Wendy's is to diffuse the negativity by using humor or a witty comeback.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pair the bottoms with a cute bodysuit or match the top with skirts or shorts, and you're left with multiple outfits in one.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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And the town of Brenham is filled with cute boutiques and restaurants.—
Cynthia Drake,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Any edge comes from their regular scene partners: Wilson’s believably unpleasant demeanor, Bratt’s vulnerable charm, Scott’s lo-fi depression and, most appealingly, Driver’s intelligent wariness.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The application can generate unit test cases, propose intelligent code fixes and answer some coding queries, including refactoring.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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More News: William Byron Just Pulled Off a Daytona 500 Feat Only Four Others Have Speaking about the incident in an interview, Byron seemed amused by the clever digital jest.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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When a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord attacks seeking vengeance for the death of his father, Helm’s daughter Héra must summon the will to lead the resistance or face total destruction.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Swiss skincare import creates sophisticated formulations featuring pure alpine ingredients from high altitude plants and Triple DNA, a patented marine DNA extract that deeply hydrates and boosts cell renewal.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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These symbols are part of an entirely undeciphered script from a sophisticated ancient civilization thousands of years old.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Feeling that glimpse, at my luckiest moments, as an electric tingle racing the length of my spine.—
Leath Tonino,
Outside Online,
13 Jan. 2025
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Powered by pink clay and charcoal, Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil gently absorbs impurities while soothing with a refreshing menthol tingle that takes wash day to luxurious new heights.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Smart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smart. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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