as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
she's an excellent scholar of political science, but lacks the kind of savvy needed to run for public office
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as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a particularly savvy investor, he was among the first to see the potential in tech stocks
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
the man growled, "Don't ever date my daughter again—you savvy?"
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Recent Examples of savvy
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Despite its continuous rise in popularity in Asia and the Middle East, Bicester Village has been quietly reshaping its social image, and began to attract a fresh category of shoppers: next-gen, fashion conscious and e-commerce savvy.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Apart from the one that will end up in the hands of a savvy collector, the other set will be held at The Dalmore distillery in the Scottish Highlands.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Andy Kessler, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
Much of that comes from his experience and savvy as a runner, which will only continue to get better with age.
—Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2022
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Noun
Lozano’s power and soccer savvy would hold their own in much of Europe and Brazil.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Despite its continuous rise in popularity in Asia and the Middle East, Bicester Village has been quietly reshaping its social image, and began to attract a fresh category of shoppers: next-gen, fashion conscious and e-commerce savvy.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
But the Bulls will have to be savvy in their selection process to repeat that feat this summer.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Apart from the one that will end up in the hands of a savvy collector, the other set will be held at The Dalmore distillery in the Scottish Highlands.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
This wiped out $80 billion in value, whacking some hedge funds and lots of individuals, neither savvy enough to see the bubble.
—Andy Kessler, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
Much of that comes from his experience and savvy as a runner, which will only continue to get better with age.
—Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savvy
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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One key to that type of extended run, says Tear, is the smart deployment of follow-up singles — songs from a popular artist that prevent listeners from getting tired of their mega-hit, but don’t necessarily get in its way, either.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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Ushering In The Electrification Era Technologies enabling smart renewable energy solutions, reliable battery-management systems and sustainable manufacturing practices are central to our electricity infrastructure.—
Henrik Mannesson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know: Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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Everyone knows the dangers that’s on [the East River], that current.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Some of the most memorable travel experiences happen around the table.—
Sandals Resorts,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Affected partners are receiving 60 days' notice, Laura Falko, Broadcom’s head of global partner programs, marketing, and experience, told The Register.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The people that farm or garden are very interesting, very resourceful, very astute.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Both Wong and Barratt understand the assignments here.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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For a long time, a very evolved, smart person that makes poor choices sometimes can still understand what that means.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Although the daguerreotype required a high level of expertise, the process made the medium accessible to a wider range of enthusiasts.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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So over time, the use of electric fencing, and the expertise needed to install and maintain it, has spread through her community and the surrounding region, with 535 electric fences installed to date.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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To the world, Seema is a shrewd real estate broker.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Wonderfully surreal, completely original, and frequently hilarious, La Máquina — which also stars Eiza González (3 Body Problem) as Eduardo’s shrewd ex-wife, Irasema — packs a powerful punch.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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“Savvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savvy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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