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as in clever
having or showing quickness of mind a smart child who will do well in school

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noun

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verb

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adverb

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smart people
bright people
sensible people
clever people
a smart move
a good move
a sensible move
a thoughtful move
a clever move
a strategic move
smart phones
mobile phones
cellular phones
modern phones
wireless phones
a smart girl
an intelligent girl
a brainy girl
a brilliant girl
a wise girl
a smart thing
a sensible thing
a good thing
a strategic thing
a right thing
a savvy thing

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Recent Examples of smart
Adjective
Some of it is also building on the brand that somebody really smart will take advantage of whatever opportunity is presented to them. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 May 2025 Fort Worth is at a crucial moment for growth and opportunity, Parker said, stressing the importance of leading with smart policies that ensure the city thrives into the future. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
Noun
Instead, he’s developed the smarts necessary to log the fourth-highest PK ATOI of any Leafs forward through the playoffs. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 May 2025 Some will argue that AGI must mean more than digital smarts. Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Democrats, still smarting from their defeat at the ballot box, twice voted overwhelmingly to open debate on the measure in the hopes of amending it. Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025 By Matt Baker 3 TAMPA, Fla. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knew her leading scorer was stewing and smarting after the 23-point blowout loss to UConn in Sunday’s national championship game. Matt Baker, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Seats can be trimmed in a smart-looking gray wool blend, part of Volvo’s effort to eliminate leather use by 2030. cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022 The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape. Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for smart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
Adjective
  • To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
  • In 2024, Evangelista made an elegant return to the Met Gala.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Lightweight pants offer a breezy, stylish alternative—perfect for keeping cool without ever reaching for a pair of shorts.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
  • Function is priority, but practical can be stylish.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • Around this time, the outfit’s quirky, lightly rumbustious songs began to resonate across British press and radio; accessible while containing a marked dose of strangeness, Fontaine’s songwriting – at once emotionally raw and witty – boasted a strong multi-generational appeal.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 8 May 2025
  • Comments Margaret Qualley and Chris Evans, the stars of the upcoming movie Honey Don't!, have plenty of witty banter and action in the trailer released Wednesday.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • She has been married twice, marrying director Chris Calkins in 2009. 08 of 09 Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd Woody Harrelson's Woody Boyd joined Cheers in season 4 as a not-so-bright but very cute bartender.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • Their relationship unfolds over cute dates and study sessions, the two of them picking their way through all the messy, beautiful confusion of growing up.
    Krysta Hawkins, Vogue, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • This type of intelligent power management would mark a departure from Apple's existing Low Power Mode, which applies system-wide restrictions.
    Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • These intelligent adaptations help homeowners effectively reduce their monthly energy expenses.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • For apartment dwellers and people who prefer not to dangle midair, this clever contraption looks like a window-cleaning game changer.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
  • The story centers on 16-year-old Haymitch (Joseph Zada), a clever and resourceful boy from District 12, who’s unexpectedly chosen for this edition of the games, which will feature a deadly twist: twice the number of tributes, with 48 children sent into the arena to battle for their lives.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • Practical welt pockets, button closures, and adjustable cuffs maintain functionality, while thoughtful tonal stitching keeps the aesthetic sophisticated.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Micro-fulfillment centers come with their own risks, such as a heavy reliance on sophisticated robotics that can cause disruptions if errors occur.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • The product glides on smooth like butter and leaves behind a faint cooling tingle.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • That tingle of anxiety will become an old friend, and the feeling of having triumphed over fear will become equally familiar, if not more familiar, than the fear itself.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025

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