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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
a smooth salesman of expensive jewelry
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
it should be smooth going from this point on
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
a smooth skating rink
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
his smooth disposition and leadership qualities lend themselves well to the position
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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
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as in to shave
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used fine sandpaper to smooth the face of the wood
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Recent Examples of smooth
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
Ducati Ducati promises fans of the previous V-twin will find this engine exhibiting similar smooth performance across the rev range, albeit with more power on tap.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
The formula is packed with keratins and proteins to fortify the nails, while key ingredients like cellulose, silica, celery seed extract, and camellia oil help smooth and strengthen.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
However, before West Virginia could get any closer Van Lith delivered the dagger with a smooth layup in the paint and then a pull up 3-pointer as TCU led 65-43 with 4:12 remaining.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
Ducati Ducati promises fans of the previous V-twin will find this engine exhibiting similar smooth performance across the rev range, albeit with more power on tap.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Hydrolyzed collagen firms the skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines, while niacinamide brightens skin tone, calms the complexion and strengthens the skin barrier, and peptides smooth fine lines.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
The formula is packed with keratins and proteins to fortify the nails, while key ingredients like cellulose, silica, celery seed extract, and camellia oil help smooth and strengthen.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooth
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The straight-leg silhouette and ankle length give these pants a sophisticated style that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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After all, the implications of a sophisticated A.I. system acting as copilot raise serious questions—such as, will it second-guess or even stop the human pilot from flying if the computer perceives an imminent emergency, which may or may not exist?—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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Apart from big technology firms (which are easier to decarbonize), large industrial companies that have engaged in the climate conversation have set mid-century targets.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman’s Three-Piece Mixing Bowls are durable, versatile, and easy to store.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Plus this episode also delivers peak unhinged Lex while he's stranded on an island post-plane crash and suffering from malaria, which leads to a moment that teases his natural killer instincts that he's kept so well hidden from Clark, and the world, so far.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
16 Oct. 2021
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But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.—
Rich Ceppos,
Car and Driver,
2 Oct. 2022
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Designed for moments of escape and calm, this walled section is especially attractive for those with sensory challenges.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, the department says to stay calm but act quickly.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Feb. 2025
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That means financial institutions need to develop standardized APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that facilitate safe data sharing—not just for compliance but to stay competitive.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The courier company and ticket retailer are often based out of the same building, according to news station Fox 26 Houston, and critics claim the process can facilitate money laundering, selling tickets to minors and selling fake tickets.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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In this case, a clever player can easily shave off about half of Nikador's health pool, potentially a lot more.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Did football culture, which at one time shaved penises into a rookie player’s head as a hazing ritual, need to change?—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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In one fell swoop, that verdict rejected decades of Madigan and his loyalists polishing the image of the once-mighty speaker as a politician above reproach, a statesman who never crossed the line, a lawyer with a personal code of conduct that kept him on the straight and narrow.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Jenner’s nails were styled in a minimalist almond shape and polished in a cloudy, pink-nude manicure.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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While the time-jumping structure can be mildly confusing at first, editor Alexandre de Franceschi establishes a graceful rhythm, keeping the transitions fluid.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Photos released by the court show Kate smiling in brightly colored costumes, her hair slicked back, and her feet and arms in the studied pose of a graceful ballerina.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Smooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooth. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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