1
as in intelligent
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a smart investment that has really paid off
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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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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
something one sees so rarely on TV: a smart sitcom
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as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
dressed in their smart new uniforms, the cadets proudly paraded around the grounds of the military school
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
boutiques specializing in smart clothes for cosmopolitan women
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
just joked and made smart comments during the ceremony
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as in sophisticated
having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
a novelist who got much of the material for his works by hanging out with the smart set
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as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
the toddler was whining over the smart from the cut
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as in sense
smarts plural
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she had the smarts to start college at age 16, but perhaps not the emotional maturity
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as in smartly
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Recent Examples of smart
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
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
These collaborations have yielded groundbreaking products and services, fueling continuous innovation across the beauty tech landscape — spanning AI, biotechnology and smart devices — solidifying L’Oréal’s leadership at the forefront of technological advancement.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Some are still smarting from the roller-coaster ride on the stock market early in the month.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Ahead of the 2020 draft, in the height of the pandemic, Magic officials interviewed Bane over a video call and came away raving about his smarts and attitude.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Adjective
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
Verb
Just as noteworthy is the smart design, which includes an expandable phone pocket on the left leg and front pockets cut deep enough to house tennis balls.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
These collaborations have yielded groundbreaking products and services, fueling continuous innovation across the beauty tech landscape — spanning AI, biotechnology and smart devices — solidifying L’Oréal’s leadership at the forefront of technological advancement.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Noun
At the time of the claim, Oilers fans were still smarting from the dual offer sheets that saw Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway leave Edmonton for Missouri.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Some are still smarting from the roller-coaster ride on the stock market early in the month.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Adverb
There are still subversive ideas — for one thing, this is a shark film with precious few sharks — but Byrne’s sneaky smarts have largely abandoned him.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Ahead of the 2020 draft, in the height of the pandemic, Magic officials interviewed Bane over a video call and came away raving about his smarts and attitude.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
Adjective
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This demographic is intelligent, tech-savvy and often more financially empowered than younger consumers.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The intelligent noblewoman, played by Michelle Dockery, appears to have everything under control in the new trailer for the third and final Downton Abbey film.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Light, clever, and just leftfield enough to feel like a proper find.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Dubno’s novel sounds equally thoughtful and nasty, clever and juicy and full of great drama.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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No, really — with her sharp and witty books like this one and The Partly-Cloudy Patriot, Vowell does for history what Neil deGrasse Tyson does for science.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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The marketing folks may be pushing it as the first real rom-com in years, but Song wisely and adeptly sidesteps all the tropes of the typical rom-com to deliver a smart, witty film about finding dates and mates in 21st century America.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Rivers in Ecuador, India, and Canada provide the settings for this elegant travelogue, which asks whether a natural entity, such as a river, can be regarded as a living thing.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Auberge Tokito, which opened in April 2024, is an elegant Ryokan (Japanese-style restaurant with lodging facilities) in Tachikawa City on the outskirts of central Tokyo.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Its sporty yet stylish design pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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The post included an adorable shot of Baby Boy looking straight at the camera while showing off a stylish Louis Vuitton leash, as well as a video of the little dude snuggled up on Snoop’s lap and chewing on the rapper’s Death Row jacket.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Oh, and the best pairs of the bunch are also plain old comfy (and cute, in a gorpcore kind of way).—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
7 July 2025
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July 6, 2025: Rodman watching Shelton’s match at Wimbledon is so cute the ESPN announcer literally giggles trying to talk about them.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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In a newer and more sophisticated twist, scammers are removing links altogether.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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The capital is more sophisticated, the stakeholders are more educated and the businesses are becoming more resilient.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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In response to fraying ties with Washington, Brasília has sought closer relations with Beijing, a move that could hurt Lula’s popularity further: 75% of Brazilians distrust China, a recent poll showed.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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What’s going to hurt us probably is the property tax situation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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“Smart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smart. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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