ˈsmärt-ˈmə-nē 
-ˌmə-nē
1
: money ventured by one having inside information or much experience
2
: well-informed bettors or speculators
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Aman Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The smart money says their wedding will be charming, not a little gauche, but a white-veil occasion, where Taylor will probably not wear a gown shaped like a pastry.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The smart money may be on Denver’s Burnham Yard if the Broncos build a new stadium — judging by the tens of millions spent to snap up property in its vicinity — but Lone Tree and Douglas County had a message this week: Don’t count us out.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
As a platform that provides financial guidance to consumers and small and mid-sized businesses, NerdWallet brings clarity to consumers by providing trustworthy and knowledgeable financial information, helping consumers make smart money moves and tackle life’s most important financial decisions.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
This is about smart money, deployed in a way that fosters ownership, accountability and sustainability.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The smart money says their wedding will be charming, not a little gauche, but a white-veil occasion, where Taylor will probably not wear a gown shaped like a pastry.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The smart money may be on Denver’s Burnham Yard if the Broncos build a new stadium — judging by the tens of millions spent to snap up property in its vicinity — but Lone Tree and Douglas County had a message this week: Don’t count us out.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
As a platform that provides financial guidance to consumers and small and mid-sized businesses, NerdWallet brings clarity to consumers by providing trustworthy and knowledgeable financial information, helping consumers make smart money moves and tackle life’s most important financial decisions.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Smart money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20money. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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