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
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
In the preceding years, the President had used his legislative savvy to shepherd civil rights and voting rights into law.
—Augustine Sedgewick, Time, 13 June 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Yet Bahnsen’s savvy approach to collaborations has helped to boost her financial lifeline.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 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
Supporters argue that these leaders bring political savvy, fundraising ability and Tallahassee connections — assets that are increasingly valuable as education policy becomes more politicized.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
In the preceding years, the President had used his legislative savvy to shepherd civil rights and voting rights into law.
—Augustine Sedgewick, Time, 13 June 2025
Adjective
Integrating environmental risks, social dynamics, and governance structures leads to savvier decisions and stronger portfolios.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Yet Bahnsen’s savvy approach to collaborations has helped to boost her financial lifeline.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 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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Use of cellphones, smart watches and accessories is prohibited in the performance space.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Welcome to the age of conversational mobility, where natural dialogue with your car is becoming as routine as checking the weather on a smart speaker.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Here's what to know about Trump's approval rating, including how they are decided and how Trump's ratings compare with his first term and past presidents.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Mass Ave resident Jeff Stroebel knows in this day and age people are always on their phones.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What separates me from my opponent is experience, independence, and perspective.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Andy, in his most astute moment of the episode, points out that Jax does have control.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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An astute judge of talent, Reid also suggested John Bonham fill the drum chair in Led Zeppelin.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trained to understand player context and urgency, these systems ensure that the support is fast, relevant and empathetic.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This year, Atlanta’s experiencing a renaissance thanks to artists who understand that.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Now his phone keeps buzzing with dozens of requests from farmers, journalists and others seeking his expertise amid an unprecedented phenomenon: A massive assault by rats on the state’s $4.7 billion almond industry.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Roach has been a Realtor with Willis Allen Real Estate in Point Loma for 20 years, with expertise including trust and probate sales, investment property analysis and sales in other states.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But Tocqueville’s shrewder observation is that rising legal and economic equality indirectly produces social inequality as the dominant class is forced to confront the prospect of forfeiting its dominance.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Houston Astros might have been the shrewdest deadline buyer.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Savvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savvy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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