smart move

noun

: a good decision
Taking that job was a smart move.

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This was a smart move that revealed Russia as the obstacle to peace. Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025 Plus, the deal could prove to be a smart move down the road, given that local partners have a better grasp of China’s complex and competitive coffee market. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025 On top of that, dropping a 3-4 song Christmas EP featuring her signature, unique sound could be a smart move, something seasonal but unmistakably Olivia Dean, which could introduce her to even more listeners before the year ends. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, Jenner carried around what appears to be a fringe shawl, a smart move given the unpredictable weather across the pond. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smart move

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“Smart move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20move. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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