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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
  • The results do not establish that the reactor produces commercially useful fusion energy.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The useful question is whether your choices reflect what matters to you today or an older definition of success.
    — Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • Special guest vocalists, selected by the album’s original producers, include Baby Rose, Corinne Bailey Rae, FLO, Jessie Reyez, Jorja Smith, Lianne La Havas, Nia Smith, Sasha Keable, Skye Newman, and Yebba.
    — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Love, at 85 years old, is the sole member of the original Beach Boys lineup who still tours under that name, performing all their classic, SPF-friendly hits with younger instrumentalists.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 A creative idea may attract more enthusiasm than practical support.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In this final stretch, Ryan said, one of the biggest practical challenges has been competing with data centers for skilled union electricians, about 200 of whom are working on the site today.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • Many lower-income families simply don’t have electronic payment options, especially in Umm al-Fahm, according to Mayor Samir Mahamed, making cash the most convenient form of payment.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • They've been proven to be safe, and the current regimen has been timed to be most convenient to the parent.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • But for the adventurous eater hoping to challenge their palette, don't worry, there's plenty on the menu for you too.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Herzog’s adventurous spirit has led him to explore the furthest reaches of the globe, but also inward to map the strangest recesses of the heart.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • Get a little fancy and head to a reservation at Perry Street Chophouse, an elegant steakhouse known for its prime cuts, fresh seafood, and accomplished beverage program.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The handblown-glass antler chandelier by LWSN offers a fresh take on alpine design.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • The banknotes, which were wrapped in cellophane and stacked in neat rows under floor and wall tiles and in hidden drawers in wardrobe closets, were carried out in plastic mop buckets and placed in an armored vehicle.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • All of them look neat, feature a nifty light bar on the lid that can display charging status, and will get feature updates over 10 years.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • This is where synthetic fuel made using the Fischer-Tropsch process comes in handy.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That type of physicality can come in handy on plays like quick hitches, screens, drags run over the middle of the field.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of handy
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“Cleverish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverish. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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