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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
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Steamers and curling irons stocked under the bathroom sink are a nice touch—this is the South, after all; nobody’s going to dinner without good hair and smooth linens.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Like a retinoid, copper peptide supports collagen and elastin to firm and smooth the skin.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
Right now, Amazon has deals on Apple AirPods, Beats headphones, compression socks, portable chargers, packing cubes, and so many other smart essentials that make travel days noticeably smoother.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Steamers and curling irons stocked under the bathroom sink are a nice touch—this is the South, after all; nobody’s going to dinner without good hair and smooth linens.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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No barrel, no maturation, no cooperage to smooth the edges or fill the gaps.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Like a retinoid, copper peptide supports collagen and elastin to firm and smooth the skin.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooth
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
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If your complexion tends to look flat or tired by midday, this powder can help bring back some radiance.
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This shirt dress can be worn to the office with block heels or styled casually with flat sneakers, and most importantly, it’s made from 100 percent cotton.
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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So far, the program has facilitated the births of about 490 children in 12 years, according to government figures.
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These types of commissions, which have facilitated significant improvements in other states’ public defender systems, are usually established by the governor.
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Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
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The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue them under a federal law designed to protect the religious rights of prisoners.
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For dressier occasions, platform sandals like Martha Stewart's go-to style offer comfort, support, and polish all in one.
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Through processing that polishes the individual wool fibers, the technology allows wool to have more luster, a softer hand feel, drape and elastic recovery.
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The soft petal puff sleeves add a graceful detail that elevates the silhouette, while the breezy fit keeps it comfortable for summer weather.
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So graceful and powerful, without feeling tawdry.
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“Smooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooth. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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