smart move

noun

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

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From a student perspective, applying early can feel like a smart move, to showcase heightened interest in the school, to be able to weigh options earlier, and to showcase stronger materials before senior-itis sets in. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Experts said the change is a smart move as the airline tries to stabilize its finances. Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026 But Song thinks having AI be a mandatory part of the curriculum is a smart move. John Ruwitch, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026 But Ron makes a really bold and smart move. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026 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 7 Feb. 2026.

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