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
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 June 2025
But capable of contributions across the board with his savvy, to a degree what Jaime Jaquez Jr. was as an NBA rookie.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
Along came a feisty PEOPLE spin-off to offer meticulous pop culture curation and savvy reporting.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 14 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
Amid the cottagecore boom of the pandemic—as well as Gelman’s general start-up savvy—the store became a thing.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 June 2025
But capable of contributions across the board with his savvy, to a degree what Jaime Jaquez Jr. was as an NBA rookie.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Adjective
These elegant pieces not only serve as savvy storage but also add a touch of luxury to any surface.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
Along came a feisty PEOPLE spin-off to offer meticulous pop culture curation and savvy reporting.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 14 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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From supporting local zoning reforms to promoting smart federal investments, our goal is simple: expand access to homeownership.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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That’s where the real value is, and that’s what smart leadership looks like.—
Paul Getter,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Several of the Jeep fans who spoke to the Free Press mentioned or knew of the recent contest FCA hosted to pick a Jeep Top Canine from thousands of entries.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Richardson, the current acting administrator, is a former U.S. Marine and DHS official without any previous experience in emergency management.—
Tim Reid,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Their experience altered their customer journey from consumers to stakeholders who recognized FlexBeam’s potential in the same way Cindy Crawford went from Prenuvo user to investor.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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So, having as much spending money as possible, especially with Bryce Young entering the fourth year of his rookie contract in 2026, is astute.—
Mike Kaye
August 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
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Elliott Investment Management Ownership: n/a Average Cost: n/a Activist Commentary: Elliott is a very successful and astute activist investor.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But public health experts say the conditions that made parts of the city fertile ground for the disease this summer have been spreading widely, and all Americans need to understand the risk factors involved.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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That provides counties with more data for understanding the scope of the disaster.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 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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Nowadays, chugging a Big Gulp is less evolutionarily shrewd.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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This foresight manifested in a shrewd, entrepreneurial approach to his career.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Savvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savvy. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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