ˈsmärt-ˈmə-nē 
-ˌmə-nē
1
: money ventured by one having inside information or much experience
2
: well-informed bettors or speculators
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Today, resale apps, consignment shops, and secondhand racks have gone fully mainstream—partly because of inflation, but also because younger consumers increasingly see bargain hunting as smart money management instead of a stigma.
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Bydoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Even were Richards available, the smart money would be on Pochettino’s group playing a 3-4-3.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
That is why smart money shifts toward derivative markets.
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Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Noun
The smart money is heavily on Ecuador.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Today, resale apps, consignment shops, and secondhand racks have gone fully mainstream—partly because of inflation, but also because younger consumers increasingly see bargain hunting as smart money management instead of a stigma.
—
Bydoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Even were Richards available, the smart money would be on Pochettino’s group playing a 3-4-3.
—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
That is why smart money shifts toward derivative markets.
—
Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for smart money
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“Smart money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20money. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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