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Recent Examples of smartness
The Pixel Watch blends style and smartness in a way most wearables miss.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartness
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The pieces strike a balance between effortless cool and elegance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Our Matte Black Metal Candle Warmer Lamp features a modern black shade with a gold-tone accent, adding elegance to any space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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The festival also falls during the seventh anniversary of the assassination of Washington Post columnist and Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi, which a US intelligence report says happened at the behest of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The office of the director of national intelligence is expected to make an announcement on the Havana Syndrome investigation soon, two sources told the Herald.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan used another adjective to describe Dowdle’s running style.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a rare turn for Chinese tech, Alibaba is leaning heavily into superintelligence — a hypothetical AI system surpassing human intellect — mirroring efforts by US firms like OpenAI and Meta.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite the full moon's brightness, the solar activity could still create a stunning auroral display.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sprigs of ‘Nagami’ semidwarf kumquats add brightness.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Grandpa Chic Grandpa chic—sometimes also referred to as 'country club chic' or 'country club grandpa'—is right up Richard Gilmore's alley.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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More Selects The Floor-Grazing Skirt For a lesson in layering, look to TWP for the masterclass in wearable chic.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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With Venus entering your sign on August 25, your magnetism is undeniable, but the Three of Pentacles reminds you that your brilliance shines brighter when it’s shared.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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It was designed for brilliance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The slant to the sun and the coolness when the sun goes down signal that the fall season will indeed arrive.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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What interests me is the conversation between surfaces, glossy against matte, the warmth of wood beside the coolness of stone.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Smartness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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