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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
Amazon shoppers are also going after this nifty neck fan, which is great for keeping cool on the go, along with this Stanley tumbler that can keep drinks ice cold for hours on end.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 June 2025
But Comfort still stays nice and smooth—remember, McLarens don’t use sway bars, instead relying on a nifty hydraulic roll control system.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The thrill of Bella exploring her vampiric powers is truly a treat; the lamb becomes the lioness thanks to her own super-speed, inexhaustible strength and nifty force field-generation.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
The nifty device is beloved by shoppers across Alabama, Florida, and other Southern locations for its impressive airflow, compact design, and other useful capabilities.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
Amazon shoppers are also going after this nifty neck fan, which is great for keeping cool on the go, along with this Stanley tumbler that can keep drinks ice cold for hours on end.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 June 2025
But Comfort still stays nice and smooth—remember, McLarens don’t use sway bars, instead relying on a nifty hydraulic roll control system.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The thrill of Bella exploring her vampiric powers is truly a treat; the lamb becomes the lioness thanks to her own super-speed, inexhaustible strength and nifty force field-generation.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nifty
Adjective
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Chinese officials in the eastern province of Zhejiang have put stand-up comics on notice to avoid jokes that could fuel resentment between the sexes.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Buddusky tries to fill the room with noise, jokes, bluster.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the museum educates its millions of visitors about the beauty and cultural significance of country music.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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From the start of her career in 1975, Iman has been praised for her ability to exemplify the complementary yet intricate relationship between fashion and beauty, both on and off the runway.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Watch the scene where the three men stop at a bar in D.C. Meadows laughs for the first time — a shy, honest laugh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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Nixon’s spirit drew appreciative laughs from the crowd throughout the competition.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Gellar's appearance comes first, during a creepy dream sequence.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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The fun part about bringing back the character, Helen Shivers, for a nightmarish dream sequence is that the star who played her, Sarah Michelle Gellar, is also Prinze’s longtime wife.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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This list features seven awesome movies on Netflix that aren’t super popular.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The entire cast plus a bunch of cameos were awesome.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Costa Rica is an ecological marvel with jungles, rainforests, and active volcanoes, and people from all over the world come here for yoga or surfing retreats.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The home itself is a marvel of Italian architecture and features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, high ceilings, a one bedroom guest house and so much more.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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“Nifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nifty. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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