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
Cassie Gill, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong then enlivened the dugout in the ninth with a nifty headfirst slide and swim move to avoid the tag as the Pirates played the infield in.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
American men logged a nifty milestone in Paris on Sunday.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026
With 27 seconds left in the frame, captain Gabriel Landeskog corralled a nifty feed from teammate Nathan MacKinnon from behind the Golden Knights goal — but couldn’t land a point-blank look.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
For a budget-friendly fold-up option, the Joopin Vintage frames from Amazon are a great buy for $12, while Quince’s Hugo Polarized sunglasses, $50, offer a similar look without the nifty fold-up trick.
—Cassie Gill, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong then enlivened the dugout in the ninth with a nifty headfirst slide and swim move to avoid the tag as the Pirates played the infield in.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
American men logged a nifty milestone in Paris on Sunday.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026
With 27 seconds left in the frame, captain Gabriel Landeskog corralled a nifty feed from teammate Nathan MacKinnon from behind the Golden Knights goal — but couldn’t land a point-blank look.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nifty
Adjective
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Today, Montage Laguna Beach remains one of Southern California’s definitive seaside resorts, known for its stunning views, excellent service, and loyal repeat guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Despite all of the excellent jokes, ultimately Night Night Fawn can be nothing other than a tragedy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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In casual conversation, it’s treated as a biological footnote, something between a quirk and a joke.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The region boasts some of the most innovative hotel projects, such as the Cayo Levantado Resort, a project by the Piñero Group that combines the beauty of nature with luxury, giving guests a chance to fully immerse themselves in the Caribbean.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The beauty mogul accessorized with silver metallic strappy heels.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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But in general, working with Tim is just wonderful.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The park and walls have wonderful views, so take a seat and relax.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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Thank you Brian Tarantina for sharing in all of the laughs.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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And there are several clips that show how happy the couple seem, even one in which Emma slaps Charlie while in flagrante delicto, and the pair laugh in the shock of the moment.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Dec. 2025
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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They are loaded with student debt and feel the hot breath of artificial Intelligence breathing down their necks, even as high mortgage rates taunt their dreams of home ownership.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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One patriotic American who doesn't need any reminder that his country is awesome is FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Meeting and working with Mandy Moore for a couple of months was so awesome.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The show is laugh-out-loud funny.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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“Nifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nifty. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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