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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
Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
The Northern Irishman began his Sunday round with a 2-stroke lead, but the path to victory was far from smooth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Retinol: Experts suggest that topical products containing at least 0.3% retinol (a form of vitamin A) support the body in producing more collagen, which can, in turn, thicken the skin and smooth the appearance of cellulite.22 Noticeable improvements may take at least six months of use.
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Each edge of this triangle-esque tool serves a unique purpose: a smooth, long side for sweeping over wider areas like calves, arms, and thighs; a precision tip for targeted acupressure; and a ridged edge for digging into tense tissue.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
The Northern Irishman began his Sunday round with a 2-stroke lead, but the path to victory was far from smooth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
It’s also designed with an interior liner that’s soft on the skin and smooths your silhouette.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Retinol: Experts suggest that topical products containing at least 0.3% retinol (a form of vitamin A) support the body in producing more collagen, which can, in turn, thicken the skin and smooth the appearance of cellulite.22 Noticeable improvements may take at least six months of use.
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooth
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Inside the lines, however, each hole connects to very sophisticated emitter that releases water one drop at a time.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Her personal restaurant recommendations read like a love letter to the city's diverse dining scene: the sophisticated Spanish flavors at Casa Paco, the Chinese cuisine at Sunny's Chinese, and the charm of brodflour bakery.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Though the dropper is easy to use, the brand also sells a massaging applicator, which maximizes distribution and blood flow.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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The proliferation of issue-position groups is made easier by the ability to quickly find and connect with people who share your views via the internet and social media.—
Jen Cole Wright,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 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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The sulfur and salicylic acid calm things down without stripping my skin, and there’s even charcoal and bentonite clay to go even deeper and pull out gunk.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tsunoda came into the weekend with fairly calm expectations, saying that a Q3 appearance and points return would be a good start.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court ruled April 10 that the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia, who has lived in the United States for a decade.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration must facilitate the release of the man, who lives in Maryland, from custody, but ordered additional proceedings before a federal district court.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk, meanwhile, lost $11 billion on Thursday, adding to the $99 billion the Tesla CEO has lost this year, and saw 5.5 percent shaved off Tesla’s shares.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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For comparison, the release estimates that the 2018-19 Trump trade war with China shaved 0.2% off GDP and killed 142,000 jobs.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The two-time team captain is polished in that regard.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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But he’s getting hurt and taken down because he’s not polished enough defensively, which should limit his upside at the top levels of the division.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Instead of gracing the marble floors of a museum dedicated to showcasing the world’s finest art, this masterpiece, with its unique, and graceful, exterior, sits on a one acre lot in Atlanta, Georgia.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Complete it with a veiled headband or pillbox hat for a whimsical, but still graceful accent.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Smooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooth. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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