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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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verb

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noun

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Recent Examples of smart
Adjective
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 No smart-shaming allowed here. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2022
Verb
Amazon is also looking beyond Alexa or Echo smart speakers for opportunities in device growth. Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025 This limited run has a transparent shell so that astrophotographers can observe the inner workings of a smart telescope in action. Harry Bennett, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Only then can smart cities fulfill their promise of making urban life safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The study, led by professor Hyoungjeen Jeen at Pusan National University in South Korea with co-author professor Hiromichi Ohta from Hokkaido University in Japan, highlights potential applications ranging from more efficient fuel cells to smart thermal devices and energy-saving windows. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
Adverb
The whole conceit of the 2025 season was that the veterans would hold down the fort until the prodigious roster of kids caught up to the speed, smarts, and physicality of the NFL game. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025 Tyler Andrew Riddle dripped with charisma and smarts. Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
Adjective
  • Millions grew up less intelligent, more violent, poorer, and more likely to die from heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
    Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
  • But there were circumstances that could allow the highly intelligent Leland to have a better life.
    Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The combination of clear instructions, clever engineering and high-energy videos makes CrunchLabs stand out among subscription boxes, offering a yearlong experience that feels fresh with each delivery.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Luckily, clever Frances must have understood her caper was destined for failure.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • As more viewers saw the video on TikTok, thousands of people shared their own witty responses and comments.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Alice Babette Toklas, the ideal reader who became Stein’s wife, made a name for herself by writing a witty cookbook that included a friend’s recipe for hashish fudge.
    Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Crafted in gold-toned bronze, its coloring is understated and elegant, allowing the designer to work with a more experimental shape.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The Clunie Dining Room For a more elegant affair, there’s The Clunie Dining Room at The Fife Arms.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In 2019, Scio refashioned the 48-room property, which includes a centuries-old, unfinished watchtower, into a stylish resort with modern sensibilities.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The look is just one of the latest stylish outfits that Jenner has sported on Instagram.
    Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The brand’s Deep Trance Corduroy Pants are also a cute option to wear with some boots and a pea or trench coat this season.
    Shawna Hudson, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Best Toy for Imaginative Play Plant the seeds of creative play with this trio of plush toy veggies that are too cute to eat.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Fabiana Filippi The intellectually sophisticated references behind Fabiana Filippi’s spring 2026 collection hinged on work of master photographers Vivian Maier, Arne Svenson and Luigi Ghirri, perfectly shown in the ultra-refined, textured daywear.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • There were also more relaxed but sophisticated looks, such as the tunics and coats with mandarin collars.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This ultimately hurts the American people, the people who pay their salaries.
    Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025

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