smartness

noun

Definition of smartnessnext
1
as in elegance

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as in intelligence

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Recent Examples of smartness Balancing out work, making art that feels authentic, while still having a smartness about commercializing it and finding ways to commercialize it positively. — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 Engendered by the ubiquity of stable and robust WiFi and the incredible power of the smartphone’s system-on-a-chip design, the smart everything era demonstrates the full transfer of the smartness imaginary. — Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 The Pixel Watch blends style and smartness in a way most wearables miss. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartness
  1. elegance
  2. intelligence
  3. style
  4. intellect
  5. stylishness
  6. brightness
  7. chic
  8. brilliance
Noun
  • L’Agence’s Akiya silhouette brings simple, flattering elegance to everyday dressing.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Just look to Bianca Jagger, who never did anything by halves and always found a balance between drama and elegance in her looks.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • An Israeli military source told CNN the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had gathered intelligence on Turkey’s plans to deploy personnel, drones and air-defense systems at the site.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The dissident, Siamak Tadayon Tahmasbi, had been accused by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence of directing terrorist plots tied to Israeli intelligence.
    — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • And users can choose from feeds with different algorithms, like those focused on animals or style or the most popular videos on the app.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Read More TopicsVenice Film Festival Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of style
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  • Here was a juicy alleged scandal involving two big names, a public intellectual and an actor publicly known for her intellect.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Our embodied experience often notices shifts before our intellect explains them.
    — Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of intellect
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  • Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026
  • The fresh flip-flop offerings prove that simplicity need not be sacrificed for stylishness, and that all-day comfiness should most certainly not take a back seat to a head-turning summertime aesthetic.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Definition of stylishness
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  • However, the displays produced artifact images called burn-in and the brightness of the OLED displays degraded quickly when the displays were operated at high brightness levels when used in the daytime.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Compared with the other three models, the Boom Air has the lowest brightness.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
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  • There are a total of 39 units, most of which have been renovated as of 2024, swapping an old Florida aesthetic for something more contemporary island chic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Her aesthetic is a mix of Parisienne chic and London cool with a slight retro edge.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of chic
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  • Though the character is based on the author, the rest of this smart thriller’s story is fictionalized, a playful metatake that serves as both an ode to Highsmith’s brilliance and a twisty ride that’s sure to leave audiences surprised.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The richest and most watched football league in the world will bring us brilliance, talent, glitz and jamboree.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of brilliance

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“Smartness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartness. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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