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
Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Pratt’s digital savvy and populist politics have created a nationwide media storm around his campaign.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Megan Weis, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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
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Noun
The good news is that political savvy can be developed.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Pratt’s digital savvy and populist politics have created a nationwide media storm around his campaign.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Adjective
Paramount is pushing to close the merger in July, thanks to a series of savvy legal moves shepherded by its chief legal officer, Makan Delrahim.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Verb
Better risk assessment and savvy about choosing sources of information help with personal finance and other domains.
—Megan Weis, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savvy
Noun
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There’s a career development program where children are taught employment skills and financial literacy and get to open their own bank accounts.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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As for how companies should go about executing all this, Whitman made the case that in-office mandates should be essential, and that imposing them is crucial to building skills in younger workers.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Travel costs keep climbing in 2026, and a wellness retreat at home is becoming the smarter way to reset without spending thousands on flights and resort stays.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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There’s also a smart key system with proximity detection, automatic steering wheel unlocking, and seat opening.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Federal authorities said the unsafe or improper use of drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), can pose risks to aircraft, law enforcement operations and people on the ground.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The deliberate blackouts, commonly known as Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, events, are affecting homes and businesses in eight counties north and west of Sacramento County.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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This had the effect of doubling the experience for everyone but Pippa.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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This stunning resort has 11 pool experiences, including a kid-friendly waterscape with a splash pad, waterslide, and gentle 18-inch-deep pool.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The Sun kept regenerating its championship aspirations with astute moves, like the trade to get Jones.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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Frenchie's flameout was epic and hilarious, Derek X was astute and entertaining, and Claire easily could have been a serious contender on another season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Verb
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This is inevitably a book by a human about how humans—the makers of art and its viewers—understand the dog seeing in relation to our species.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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While readouts from the two sides as of Tuesday afternoon did not reference nuclear weapons, the meetings may also be a chance for each to understand the other’s strategy and stance – and express their own.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Agile thinking, change navigation, resource optimization and critical thinking to name a few, frequently determine outcomes more effectively than technical expertise alone.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Founded in Manzano, province of Udine, in 1919, Potocco is internationally recognized for its expertise in woodworking and refined Italian craftsmanship.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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With venom and shrewd determination, Nicholson paints his character as a swaggering monster who milks every syllable of his dialogue with vitriolic relish.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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In an effort to fix it, the Lions made some shrewd, perhaps necessary, moves.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Savvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savvy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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