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
ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
In their post, the original poster (OP), user TeacherGuy1980, pushed back on the idea that today’s students are naturally tech-savvy and called for a return to dedicated computer skills classes.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 May 2026
Powell said she's had to become more savvy by finding deals online and shopping at different stores for certain items, depending on what's on sale at a particular location.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
From telegenic looks to savvy social media, here are the traits that can turn athletes into millionaires.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Barbieri said Leo’s American savvy still does not change an underappreciated reality of Catholicism and the papacy.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
In their post, the original poster (OP), user TeacherGuy1980, pushed back on the idea that today’s students are naturally tech-savvy and called for a return to dedicated computer skills classes.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Fox’s efforts to cater to a digitally savvy cohort to boost the fortunes of its news operations will no doubt be watched by other mainstream TV-news outlets.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 May 2026
Powell said she's had to become more savvy by finding deals online and shopping at different stores for certain items, depending on what's on sale at a particular location.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Verb
Which puts Kylie in pole position within what’s perhaps the world’s most culturally omnipresent and media-savvy family of the last 20 years.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
From telegenic looks to savvy social media, here are the traits that can turn athletes into millionaires.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savvy
Noun
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Seen from this perspective, music seems not merely like an activity that builds cognitive skills, but perhaps even more essentially like an activity that builds social connection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Asked what her plans are post-graduation, Li admitted her basic printing skills could improve, hopefully with assistance from someone at Dries Van Noten.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Ladies who lunch at The George cross paths with ladies who launch (startups, that is), men in smart suits are occasionally gala-bound, and creatives on laptops greet locals stopping in for a drink or afternoon tea under the ornate ceilings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Or watch the outdoors from the comfort of your couch with this smart bird feeder that includes a camera and is generously discounted to $20 this weekend.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Did either network know Krakowski was double dipping?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Sark knows the Texas football team isn't there for academics, or at least, the starters.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Amenities and experiences The huge draw?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Seth and Lauren, who have been married since 2011, have been vocal about their personal experiences with Alzheimer's disease.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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That the series houses its mad science experiments and cartoonish fight scenes in familiar packaging goes a long way toward keeping it accessible, but the charming eccentricities and their astute implementation add up to a Spider-story worth investing in — bring on the strange.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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This astute portrait connects Jim Crow-era America and pre-World War II Europe, and is as fitting a portrait of the current sociopolitical moment.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Constant said families should be able to look several years ahead and understand whether their children are likely to have transfer opportunities available.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Van de Peer and his colleagues wanted to understand what accounts for the abundance of modern polyploidy and the seeming relative scarcity of it long ago.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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In short, businesses may benefit from presenting clear expertise and credibility within their field, as AI systems often prioritize authoritative and well-structured information.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With a mix of regional expertise and global execution in factories across Asia and Central America, Hansae is building strong partnerships and establishing itself as a go-to source for more than just manufacturing.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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In between shout-outs from the crowd, Colbert played it straight, rattling off jokes about the day’s headlines, revealing one last First Draft, and sharing shrewd bits of history about The Ed Sullivan Theater.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Brendan Fraser is on hand as well, playing a jerky LAPD detective who keeps stepping on Diamond’s toes, thwarting the private eye’s shrewd attempts to crack the case.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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