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
  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Below a chair rail in this hall and stairway are raised panel inserts, while an elaborate crown molding adds beauty and elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Bobbi Queen, a former senior fashion editor at WWD who was known for her intelligence, wit and sense of style, died Thursday at her New York apartment at the age of 84.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Autonomy with human oversight Artificial intelligence handles much of CobraJet’s flight through an autonomous autopilot supported by electro-optical and infrared cameras.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of intelligence
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  • Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of style
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  • His ebullience, keen intellect and warmth jump off the pages.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
    — Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 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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  • Without stricter coordination, brightness limits, debris controls, disposal rules, and international capacity planning, the next space race could damage the orbital lanes on which modern life now depends.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • The high ranking was thanks to the beach's deep blue water, unique golden sand, and low levels of visible concrete development, receiving an especially high score for its sand brightness.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of brightness
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  • Amid the allure of international jet-setters, luxury aficionados, art enthusiasts, and avant-garde travelers, five-star Hôtel Lou Pinet offers a serene retreat that captures nostalgic charm and the essence of bohemian chic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Fewer aesthetics have been so ascribed to the annals of pop culture history as boho chic.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Definition of chic
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  • Could the generations growing up with their brains hooked to endless video feeds be developing some kind of novel, as-yet-undetectable cognitive brilliance?
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Erivo plays a British defense barrister who exudes enviable brilliance in navigating the ruthless and gladiatorial London courtrooms.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026
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