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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 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 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 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 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
Mike Feibus, USA Today, 7 June 2025
One powerful way to support this smarter approach is through Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs).
—Dawn Shirreffs, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Gavin relies on his smarts and sense to make good reads and his understanding of how to play in the offensive zone is a strength, but questions about his pace/competitiveness do linger.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
By Matt Baker 3 TAMPA, Fla. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knew her leading scorer was stewing and smarting after the 23-point blowout loss to UConn in Sunday’s national championship game.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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
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Adjective
This feature alone could turn out to be the killer smart home app.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 7 June 2025
One powerful way to support this smarter approach is through Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs).
—Dawn Shirreffs, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Noun
Sandburg coach Amanda Allison puts Trunk in the leadoff spot for her slapping and speed but also her smarts.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Gavin relies on his smarts and sense to make good reads and his understanding of how to play in the offensive zone is a strength, but questions about his pace/competitiveness do linger.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Verb
Democrats, still smarting from their defeat at the ballot box, twice voted overwhelmingly to open debate on the measure in the hopes of amending it.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
By Matt Baker 3 TAMPA, Fla. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knew her leading scorer was stewing and smarting after the 23-point blowout loss to UConn in Sunday’s national championship game.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
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House hunters are even willing to pay up to about $1,600 more for a kitchen with cabinets in the elegant green tone, according to Zillow's analysis.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
18 June 2025
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Grace Karin Floral Maxi Sundress, $48 with Prime $60 $48 at Amazon This floral maxi sundress creates an elegant A-line silhouette that shoppers say looks beautiful on a wide range of figures and heights.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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In a community so focused on performance gear, there was a surprising lack of quality—and stylish—womenswear.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Designed to blend effortlessly with your favorite pieces, this stylish bag extension offers a fresh, customizable twist to elevate your everyday look.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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This is thanks partly to Medoff’s witty dialogue, partly to a cast that plays every scene with total conviction, and partly to Dinner’s ability to provide a colorful but realistic visual context.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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Jupiter in Gemini, on the other hand, brings a witty, curious and loquacious energy to the mix.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Plus, a slight slit in the legs adds a cute and playful touch.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
13 June 2025
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Related Articles Miss Manners: Another mother chided me for group-texting a cute photo.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Second, a human must be kept in the loop of intelligent machine decision-making processes.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The argument that Trump has violated the 10th Amendment is a clever subversion of a line of thinking that has traditionally been backed by conservative judges, said Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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That dish is clever, for sure, but it’s served in an oddly gargantuan portion, and its playful clash of textures and temperatures wears out its welcome after a bite or two.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Designer Rosanna Bossom and new owner Tara MacBain have blended a sophisticated touch with the exuberance of the 1970s in what was once a sort of gentlemen’s club, and that is now open to everyone, with an alfresco terrace emphasizing its unwavering attachment to the neighborhood.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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With a clean ring pattern in a range of sophisticated colors, these sets achieve a summer-ready trifecta: crisp, cool, and utterly transportive.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Formulated with spicy ginger oil and hyaluronic acid, a quick tingle leads to softer, smoother lips sans stickiness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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The product glides on smooth like butter and leaves behind a faint cooling tingle.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Smart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smart. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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