the wit

noun

: the ability to make good decisions
She had the wit to leave before the situation got any worse.

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At its worst, Dark Matter could feel like a Charlie Kaufman movie — the endlessly scaffolded universe of Synecdoche, New York comes to mind, in particular — without the wit and bruised humanity. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 There’s a reason this subgenre fizzled — very few writers could match the wit and imagination of Tarantino, much less its patron saint, Elmore Leonard. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 The voice, the songs, the smile, the wigs, the wit, the boundless energy, varied performances, unflagging generosity and palpable spirit of kindness. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Few contemporary shows have the wit, swagger and tonal assurance of the first two seasons. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the wit

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“The wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wit. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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