as in excellent
of the very best kind
that popcorn popper is nifty
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
that joke was a nifty
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Recent Examples of nifty
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
There’s a nifty chase sequence in space that plays out during contractions.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
With Mitchell leading Indiana in scoring at 19.1 points per game and All-Star center Aliyah Boston showcasing a niftier passing game to go along with averages of 15.8 points and 7.6 rebounds, Indiana still has two of its foundational pillars on the court.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Seiya Suzuki scored from second on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s infield single, beating first baseman Paul Goldschmidt’s throw home with a nifty slide to tack on an insurance run in the seventh to give the Cubs a three-run lead.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Later, Dalton connected with Hunter Renfrow, who made a catch up the seam and evaded defenders with a nifty change-of-direction move.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
There’s a nifty chase sequence in space that plays out during contractions.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
With Mitchell leading Indiana in scoring at 19.1 points per game and All-Star center Aliyah Boston showcasing a niftier passing game to go along with averages of 15.8 points and 7.6 rebounds, Indiana still has two of its foundational pillars on the court.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Seiya Suzuki scored from second on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s infield single, beating first baseman Paul Goldschmidt’s throw home with a nifty slide to tack on an insurance run in the seventh to give the Cubs a three-run lead.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nifty
Adjective
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Gang Green began the night with excellent field position, but it was wasted away after gaining just one first down.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by Heather Schreiber.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Following Colbert’s ongoing jokes at the president’s expense, Trump has celebrated the talk show’s demise.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Aug. 2025
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The kind of joke where the laughter is bitter and sticks in your throat, but still.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
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With Hasan in Gaza is an aching witness to the beauty of this land and the struggle of its people, neither of which may soon be recognizable at all.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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The beauty there is that since peer support is a carve-out, perhaps their AI is no longer within scope.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Caring, smart and fun with a wonderful calming Zen demeanor.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Preserving history is wonderful, but so is safety. — Mary Ellen Stepowany, Baltimore Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Like, just write 100 tunes and record them all (laughs).—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Andrés joked in reply, prompting a laugh from Meghan.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lottery winners often have elaborate spending plans, but Joseph Greer is a blue collar type with a pretty achievable — and unique — dream.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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An original work set in the world of 1950s ping pong culture, the film tells the story of Marty Mauser (Chalamet), a young man with a dream no one respects, who goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Guest starring alongside the awesome friends is the legendary Jackée Harry, who voices Granny Williams–Riri’s spunky grandmother.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Be your awesome coach self, not your own marketing assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Themes Woven from Everyday Wonder Rather than searching for drama, Bone Flute leans into the quiet marvels of everyday experience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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On Helgoland, researchers presented a parade of technological marvels that all depend on the quantum math of Heisenberg and Schrödinger.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Nifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nifty. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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