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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 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 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 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 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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Recent Examples of smart
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
Then came a wide variety of other form factors, such as smart rings, smart earphones and even other bracelet type devices that could unlock the power of individualized patient data to help inform healthcare decisions.
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
The centers are also smarting from the expiration of $23 million in general fund dollars that were approved in 2022, according to Janelle Melohn with the National Alliance of Trauma Recovery Centers.
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Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
The midwestern ensemble Greensky Bluegrass adds modern jam smarts to old folk instrumental traditions.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Thomas Hindle,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Apr. 2022
No smart-shaming allowed here.
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Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
Professional pumps and smart jewelry add an extra layer of polish for workplaces with slightly stricter dress codes.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
Then came a wide variety of other form factors, such as smart rings, smart earphones and even other bracelet type devices that could unlock the power of individualized patient data to help inform healthcare decisions.
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Verb
Underlying tensions are taut, Iran thinks the US blockade is a violation, the UAE is still smarting from Iranian missile attacks Monday and Tuesday, and Israel is torching a key plank of the ceasefire deal, re-escalating in Lebanon by bombing Hezbollah leaders.
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Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
The centers are also smarting from the expiration of $23 million in general fund dollars that were approved in 2022, according to Janelle Melohn with the National Alliance of Trauma Recovery Centers.
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Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
Noun
In the end, even after his shimmering wit and formidable smarts led him to a career of delightful diversions into everything from aesthetics to neurophysics to Pink Floyd, Stoppard went back to his own beginnings.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
The midwestern ensemble Greensky Bluegrass adds modern jam smarts to old folk instrumental traditions.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Adverb
The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape.
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Thomas Hindle,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Apr. 2022
No smart-shaming allowed here.
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Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
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Alan was successful, intelligent, social and well-liked.
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Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you the essential knowledge and understanding to come to your own intelligent conclusions.
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Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.
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Perhaps one of these seven recently-in-theaters flicks — including a blockbuster sequel, a clever piece of folk horror, a controversial biopic, and the latest from a British film legend.
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Dear Annabelle makes adorable place cards that have witty sayings or a theme.
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Clive was a warm, witty, and generous friend.
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The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
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Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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Meanwhile, a cute side slit and practical pocket on the shorts add style and functionality.
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Join the droves of shoppers buying this cute henley top with a relaxed fit.
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Options trading for SpaceX started last week, allowing investors to place more sophisticated bets on where the stock is headed next, and quickly saw a surge in interest.
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The crisp white denim is a sophisticated choice for July 4, as well as the rest of summer.
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But many Catholics, including conservative and traditional ones, are opposed to the consecrations, viewing them as an act of severe disobedience to the pope that hurts the church.
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But many Catholics not in Econe, including conservative and traditional ones, opposed the consecrations as an act of severe disobedience that hurts the church.
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