cleverish

adjective

Definition of cleverishnext
as in useful

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  1. useful
  2. original
  3. practical
  4. convenient
  5. adventurous
  6. fresh
  7. neat
  8. handy
Adjective
  • Part of what makes AI so useful in health and medicine is that the technology excels at identifying trends in large swaths of data, said Jason Droege, CEO of Scale AI, which worked with Mayo Clinic to develop Record Time.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • This is a useful early data point but not the definitive word.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • While Nielsen’s streaming rankings for the week of July 6 to 12 won’t be available for another month or so, early data from the measurement company puts The Five Star Weekend among the Top 5 original streaming series in that timeframe.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2026
  • The original case dates back to the early hours of May 8, 1981, when Sebold, then a Syracuse University freshman, was brutally raped in a park near campus.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
Definition of original
Adjective
  • What Enterprises Should Do Now For a technology buyer, the practical move is to treat the agent gateway as a diligence checklist rather than a purchase.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • As a perpetually on-the-go woman, my chic mom is rotating through a range of practical styles this season.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • Like, for myself, helping to care for a family member who is right down the street, this is really quick and convenient.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • Their full-backs will look to get forward, while Sander Berge will anchor the midfield alongside the adventurous Patrick Berg and the creative presence of Odegaard.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Pína and Hawk mysteriously slip out while Joe and Angela are in the kitchen, suggesting that the adventurous lovemakers may have just been figments of their imagination.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • The bells atop a small stone church sounded as the faithful dressed in their Sunday best headed home to neat frame houses.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • Everyone is pretty curious about how these murders just sort of tied themselves up with a neat little bow.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Wider Michelin tires come standard, as does enhanced regenerative braking and handy access panels to make servicing easier – a feature your mechanic will certainly appreciate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
  • The messy middle is where a Steam Machine Verified badge could come in most handy.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of handy
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