1
as in intelligent
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a smart investment that has really paid off
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as in clever
having or showing quickness of mind
a smart child who will do well in school
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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
something one sees so rarely on TV: a smart sitcom
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as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
dressed in their smart new uniforms, the cadets proudly paraded around the grounds of the military school
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
boutiques specializing in smart clothes for cosmopolitan women
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
just joked and made smart comments during the ceremony
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as in sophisticated
having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
a novelist who got much of the material for his works by hanging out with the smart set
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as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
the toddler was whining over the smart from the cut
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as in sense
smarts plural
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she had the smarts to start college at age 16, but perhaps not the emotional maturity
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as in smartly
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Recent Examples of smart
cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022
The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
Chris Willman, Variety, 14 July 2025
Snack smart: Choose snack foods that are good sources of proteins, such as a handful of nuts, seeds, or edamame.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 17 June 2025
The stock is still smarting from what people think is a true disaster brought on by high prices and stiff competition.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
Parents, mentors, and caregivers will likely get pushback when kids decide to use their smarts in ways that land them in trouble—kids feel like they are being limited or controlled by caregivers whose primary concern is their safety.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
Seats can be trimmed in a smart-looking gray wool blend, part of Volvo’s effort to eliminate leather use by 2030.
—cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022
The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
Verb
As on the first album, for lack of a smarter term, there are those really propulsive songs, and then some songs that are quite pretty and melodic too.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 July 2025
Snack smart: Choose snack foods that are good sources of proteins, such as a handful of nuts, seeds, or edamame.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Noun
Those activists have been smarting since Adams won in 2021 on a platform of reversing many of the policies of his progressive predecessor, Bill de Blasio, particularly on crime and policing.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 17 June 2025
The stock is still smarting from what people think is a true disaster brought on by high prices and stiff competition.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Adverb
Spoiler: The fit, sound quality, and AI smarts received some serious love.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
Parents, mentors, and caregivers will likely get pushback when kids decide to use their smarts in ways that land them in trouble—kids feel like they are being limited or controlled by caregivers whose primary concern is their safety.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
Adjective
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Operation Bounce House follows Oliver Lewis, a colonist on the planet New Sonora, who leads a simple life on his family ranch, playing with his band and tending to his family's selection of intelligent agriculture bots.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Although not specifically marketed as a pet camera, the Eufy E220 is a budget-friendly indoor home security camera packed with typically more high-end features, including remote pan and tilt, sharp 2K video footage, automatic motion tracking, and intelligent motion and sound detection.—
Cierra Cowan July 11,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The bar is a buzzy and boozy affair from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, where guests and locals gather in a ritualistic ceremony to visit and try some of the clever cocktails (like the Tropical Storm and Drunken Pimento) for which Ooshan has become known.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the firm’s head (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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On July 4, your celestial ruler, Venus, entered the sparkly and witty sign of Gemini, charming your ninth house of experience and self-discovery.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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No, really — with her sharp and witty books like this one and The Partly-Cloudy Patriot, Vowell does for history what Neil deGrasse Tyson does for science.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The dress has elegant puff sleeves, romantic florals, and a square-neck that keeps you covered.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Actor Andrew Garfield wore his trusty Omega De Ville Trésor, soccer star Bukayo Saka flexed a gorgeous Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa flaunted an elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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However, there is an increasingly impressive array of stylish spots that might tempt you to stay off the beachfront, like the brand-new collection of 10 villas at Trobbu Tulum, offering a luxe private experience and even the option of all-inclusive dining.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Based on an unfinished Jack London novel, this swinging, pre-WWI caper pairs swaggering Oliver Reed with fierce, feminist Diana Rigg for stylish '60s thrills.—
EW Staff Updated,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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Because linen pants are comfortable and cute, the options are endless.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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For my family, our go-to choice is always Lake Como with its breathtaking scenery, cute villages, and some of the country’s best luxury hotels in this little part of Northern Italy.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Private-equity firms and non-bank lenders have grown impressively over the last few decades due to substantial demand for their offerings from those sophisticated investors.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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This sophisticated technique represents the highest standard of data recovery possible on today's smartphones, working within security constraints to provide the most complete evidence picture available.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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This growing skepticism means that obvious AI usage could hurt your chances, even if the content quality is high.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Angela, visibly hurt, calls her out—and for once, everyone agrees.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 July 2025
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“Smart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smart. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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