quick-wittedness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quick-wittedness
Noun
  • One thing in Carroll’s favor is his incredible quickness.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Campbell’s quickness, power and hand discipline have all shown up.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The projector uses a triple laser for its display, has a 4K UHD resolution, three HDMI ports (including one that can be used to send high-quality ARC audio to your sound system), and a peak brightness that’s comparable with far pricier projectors.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • While ranch and blue cheese are classics, honey mustard pairs surprisingly well with Garlic Parm, and a citrus-forward aioli can boost the brightness of Lemon Pepper.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • That is more relevant to his departure than those initial flashes of brilliance.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Success is the result of serial effort, not one-time brilliance.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Would any self-respecting show really risk insulting the viewer’s intelligence so flagrantly?
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Tariff anxieties continue to weigh on family office deal-making, which sunk in August by nearly 50% on a year-over-year basis, according to the private wealth intelligence platform.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.
    Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com, al, 20 Jan. 2023
  • But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023
Noun
  • At times, Kavalier is played as a type of Willy Wonka figure, but without any of Wonka’s cleverness.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • What connects them is the cleverness of the writing and the ability of their actors to sell even the silliest of jokes.
    Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • This special event will feature a discussion with contributing authors who will share insights into the book’s development and their personal journeys.
    Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
  • For all their quibbling over questions of reality versus falsehood, the sparring partners drive at an insight that is central to Thomson’s project in general.
    Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Drinking coffee before an important task, such as a work project or athletic activity, can help to increase energy and alertness and improve performance.
    Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Authorities have stepped up their cautionary tone in the past year in the hope of raising citizens’ alertness levels.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Quick-wittedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quick-wittedness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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