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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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Recent Examples of smart
Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Oura launched its latest smart ring in October and gave its mobile app a complete overhaul.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
With a modern chip that supports the latest software smarts and accessories, the iPad Mini has been future-proofed for the next few years.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Vincent Frank, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Jordan Chiles looking to make a statement after being forced out of the all-around
The other American looking to compete on all four apparatuses on Tuesday is Chiles, who will be smarting from a quirk in Olympic rules that keeps her out of the all-around finals on Thursday.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 30 July 2024
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
However, more expensive models are generally equipped with advanced features like smart mapping and obstacle avoidance.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Oura launched its latest smart ring in October and gave its mobile app a complete overhaul.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
Even as Gromit lives the life of Riley, this is one smart pup with the smarts to help Wallace from himself, and save the day.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
With a modern chip that supports the latest software smarts and accessories, the iPad Mini has been future-proofed for the next few years.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
San Francisco is smarting from an ugly Week 2 road loss at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Jordan Chiles looking to make a statement after being forced out of the all-around
The other American looking to compete on all four apparatuses on Tuesday is Chiles, who will be smarting from a quirk in Olympic rules that keeps her out of the all-around finals on Thursday.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 30 July 2024
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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The crowd of songwriters, publishers and other industry members, all garbed in suits and elegant dresses, immediately rose to their feet, clapping and singing along to Owen’s lyrics of flowing rivers, rustic Cajun hideaways and playing baseball with chert rocks.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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The vertical stitching looks clean and elegant, and is meant to prevent wrinkles.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
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Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Six-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Six-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Get this stylish slow cooker at Walmart for less than $50.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Danish audio brand has unveiled the stylish new Beoplay Eleven, inspired by its sleek Beoplay H100 headphones that debuted in September.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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For his part, Handel—a generally agreeable though fiercely proud man, witty and gluttonous and gouty, and given to polylingual swearing—was probably indifferent to such political and sectarian matters.Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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The stop motion animation and detailed character design and execution is nothing short of wonderful, and the script by Mark Burton, who developed the story over several years with Park, is witty and winning.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
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There are also a number of great stocking stuffers available right now, like cute Ankle Socks (just $8) or a travel-ready Leather Card Case With Magnet (only $13).Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Lisa Says Gah, the Bow Pant, $148 For the friend with flair, these mesh lacrosse pants are the perfect balance of comfortable and cute.Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Besides maintaining control of one’s own emotions, an emotionally intelligent leader is aware of their team members’ emotions and motivations.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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So Far This is a world where fascism in Oz is taking hold, where fear and hatred is being promoted and the intelligent and wise speaking animals of Oz are having their voices silenced.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Amazon The best smart shades can be awfully expensive, but this clever retrofit gadget from Eve can make one of your existing roller blinds smart.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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What’s also clever is that Mela has positioned itself as an accessible brand.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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There are versions of thumbprint cookies that get rolled in nuts before baking; some call for a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet finish; some even get a sophisticated update with Benne seeds.Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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From trusty Samsonite to sophisticated Delsey and pilot-approved Travelpro, Amazon's early Cyber Monday deals on carry-on bags feature classic spinners, underseaters, duffels and weekenders, backpacks, and more.Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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The first tackle sent tingles right through my leg.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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Certainly there is beauty and awe to fill anyone’s soul, but does a chill draft blow through there as well, leeching ice into the spirit and sending a frisson of tingles down one’s spine?Phil Plait, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Smart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smart. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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