1
as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a canny card player, good at psyching out his opponents
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2
as in comfortable
chiefly Scottish
enjoying physical comfort
warm and canny under the woolen bedcovers, we didn't mind the chilly Scottish nights
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Recent Examples of canny
Artists across the industry credit BTS with a canny international strategy that expanded K-culture’s global sway.
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Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Nod to the menswear mood of backless loafers with traditional tailoring that has equally canny updates.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The canny viewer soon learns to let a few episodes pile up and watch them in an uninterrupted rush.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
How does the canny home landscaper deal with this conundrum?
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
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Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Nod to the menswear mood of backless loafers with traditional tailoring that has equally canny updates.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The canny viewer soon learns to let a few episodes pile up and watch them in an uninterrupted rush.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
How does the canny home landscaper deal with this conundrum?
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canny
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This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This navy Continental Carry-on Luggage blends durability with smart design details that frequent travelers will appreciate right away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hughes says buyers had just started to get comfortable with rates around six percent, and that the higher that number goes the more that comfort begins to slip.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are crafted with a blend of polyester and cotton, and have a 3-inch depth that offers a cloud-like feel to keep you or guests comfortable for hours on end.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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More astute attention to character development, and more honest portrayals of how most of us really live.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whatever his flaws, the president has been politically astute throughout his tenure, carefully avoiding the trap of letting the perfect be the enemy of good.—
Kelly Sloan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The level of service, in general, is friendly and relaxed, but attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lock + Pump + Pedals The Kingbull Ranger is a comfortable and relaxed retro electric bike, perfect for riders who want to cruise the beach in style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Which makes streamers going all-in on profits right now look like a cutthroat but ultimately shrewd move.—
Jennifer Silverman,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Arizona coach’s shrewdest move of the season?—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In 2006, Lamont, fueled by his personal fortune and some savvy political advisers, visited local Democratic party committees and immersed himself in the drudgery of running a statewide campaign.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The advent of the internet and slightly savvier audiences has removed much of the mystery surrounding the 1978 film, which purports to be a documentary featuring footage of real human (and animal) deaths.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Canny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canny. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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