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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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Recent Examples of smart
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
But Rachel is stronger and smarter than she’s given credit for, plus her compassion really knows no bounds.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Her must-haves span everything from a wrinkle-busting travel steamer and sleep-friendly essentials to smart in-flight upgrades and organizational tools that keep her carry-on under control.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
But to be a successful Michigan State point guard – and gain entry to the pantheon of names Izzo rattled off – requires more than just basketball smarts.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
No smart-shaming allowed here.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
The former four-star recruit is smart, tough, technically sound, and already comfortable driving the operation.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
But Rachel is stronger and smarter than she’s given credit for, plus her compassion really knows no bounds.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
McNeel spent more than the rest of the GOP field combined and was backed by the trial lawyers still smarting over last year’s litigation overhaul.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Her must-haves span everything from a wrinkle-busting travel steamer and sleep-friendly essentials to smart in-flight upgrades and organizational tools that keep her carry-on under control.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
And similar to Copilot, Salesforce is partnering with Anthropic to provide the AI smarts inside the new Slackbot.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
But to be a successful Michigan State point guard – and gain entry to the pantheon of names Izzo rattled off – requires more than just basketball smarts.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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
No smart-shaming allowed here.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
Adjective
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Xuechun Wang, a post-doctoral researcher at QMUL, specializes in applying machine learning algorithms to building intelligent sensors.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rats are also highly intelligent.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Outside of being a clever marketing tactic, the controversy over the movie was also the natural result of a pre-internet time when Faces of Death was more talked about than actually seen.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Thornton captures the college scene with witty ease.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Love is fun, witty and mentally stimulating now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This elegant opera house hosts numerous events, mostly opera and ballet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The smooth, fluid drape reads elegant, and the fabric has a soft silk sheen that holds up beautifully in a suitcase.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Peace Love Mahjong tiles and accessories combine beautiful design with high-quality materials, turning a classic game into a stylish experience that brings friends and community together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a stylish pair of frames and prescription lenses balances a person’s medical needs with their personal aesthetics.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fly across the world to visit archives and then look at additional pamphlets just because the covers look cute.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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For adventurous travelers who want to look cute in photos but also have a hike, tennis match, or other adventure on the agenda, this pleated skirt is an ideal pick.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Analysts say the groups are secretly cooperating with Iran’s government despite public claims of independence, using sophisticated bandwidth to spread content across restricted networks.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Having Fecht, Alexander and Toma ahead of him doesn’t hurt, either.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The attack left 10 students, four teachers, a school canteen employee and a police officer hurt, according to Sildak, who added that five of the teachers and students were transferred to a hospital in the provincial capital because their conditions were more serious.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Smart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smart. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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