as in excellent
of the very best kind
that popcorn popper is nifty
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
that joke was a nifty
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Recent Examples of nifty
Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
Rounding out the key specs is a 1,000-lumen camping light sporting 585 LEDs, with various modes including SOS available and a nifty red/blue emergency warning feature.
—Paul Ridden
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025
Her niftiest fight sequence looks like abstract art: a stark black-and-white aerial pan of her shadow battling minions down a hallway.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
While its rich marble ensuite is virtually the size of a stateroom itself—with a deep soaking tub, a walk-in rainfall shower, and a nifty sliding door—cutting the bathroom in half—perfect for offering a private guest bathroom when hosting sunset soirees or champagne receptions.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Adjective
There was plenty of overhead storage, as well as a nifty area to store other items near my feet.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
Rounding out the key specs is a 1,000-lumen camping light sporting 585 LEDs, with various modes including SOS available and a nifty red/blue emergency warning feature.
—Paul Ridden
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025
Her niftiest fight sequence looks like abstract art: a stark black-and-white aerial pan of her shadow battling minions down a hallway.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
While its rich marble ensuite is virtually the size of a stateroom itself—with a deep soaking tub, a walk-in rainfall shower, and a nifty sliding door—cutting the bathroom in half—perfect for offering a private guest bathroom when hosting sunset soirees or champagne receptions.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nifty
Adjective
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Sports officials have been the target of jokes and ire from fans for as long as sports have existed.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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But Reese isn’t letting herself be treated as the victim of the joke.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Amenities: Restaurants, bars, pool, spa, fitness center, beauty salon, kid’s club, sea access Insider Tip: Don’t forget to book a treatment at the new Dior Spa Eden-Roc, just opened last season.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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The resort provides stunning villas and suites for guests that were designed to capture the beauty and warmth of the region.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Though not a traditional kids’ movie by any stretch, there’s still a lot of wonderful Dignan-esque scheming involved in Mr. Fox (George Clooney) stealing from the adjoining farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, and the film has the warmth of an old Rankin-Bass production.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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Tanja Caldwell designed the wonderful costumes for Mara Block Ali’s Netflix series, Forever.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Her spirit, her fire, her talent, her leadership, her laugh — unforgettable.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
17 June 2025
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Y'all gave me a good laugh this morning, so thanks for that!—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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In there, our scientists and chemical engineers are creating the wow factor of the brand, those chemical engineering marvels that cause color and creative experiences for our consumers.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Once a desert journey guided by revelation, the Hajj has become a logistical marvel, and the new policies mark some of the most significant shifts in its 1,400-year history.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Paul hit an awesome Asai Moonsault on Jey Uso through a table, so Jey will walk into Raw’s world title match against Gunther even more banged up.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Teresi continued his role as an awesome do-it-all player Saturday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The parade will emphasize the power and magic of dreams.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Honestly, this mattress is a dream, with the price point being under $2,000 for a California King.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
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“Nifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nifty. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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