SMARTNESS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

smartness

noun

Definition of smartness

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

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Noun

For daytime, Kim reaches for delicate, everyday pieces such as a layered look built on the brand’s box chain set or a simple stack of huggies or dainty diamond rings for understated, everyday elegance.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The result is a shoe that retains all the elegance of a classic loafer, but with a decidedly more relaxed vibe.

— Lucrezia Malavolta, Glamour, 25 July 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

Computer scientist Vernor Vinge later argued that superhuman intelligence would make the future difficult to model.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The combination of arrogance and doctored intelligence that led the United States and its allies into the 2003 Iraq War is almost made for Hollywood.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

This style of film tends to follow a predictable formula, especially when one goal is to build the artist’s profile in an effort to increase the commercial value of his or her work.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Instead of giving up, Thomas began researching alternatives and discovered Philadelphia-style water ice, a frozen dessert that was virtually unknown in Kansas City.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of style

Noun

Temilola Adeoye, a comedian, writer and content creator in New York City,attributes this behavior to shortcomings in intellect and literacy — or to a desire to have one’s intellect validated by others.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Toni Collette is phenomenal as Christie’s beloved detective, capturing both her sharp intellect and her understanding of human nature.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

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

Noun

Not a bright idea For his study, Hainaut, who has worked as an astronomer for ESO for over 30 years, set out to simulate the locations, motion, and brightness of all existing and planned satellite constellations.

— Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
Samsung is still mum on the details of total brightness in this new line of devices.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

What’s more, lying fully reclined while traveling always feels very business-class chic.

— Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
While fashion has a way of chasing the fountain of youth, Kate Spade might have a particular claim on the future consumer as its mix of whimsy and chic has a natural appeal for those moving into adulthood.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of chic

Noun

The show’s brilliance is in its commitment to providing deep historical, political, and cultural analysis.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Dubas, for all of his brilliance over the past two seasons — especially his run of trades — made two miscalculations.

— Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

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