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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
a smooth salesman of expensive jewelry
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
it should be smooth going from this point on
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
a smooth skating rink
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
his smooth disposition and leadership qualities lend themselves well to the position
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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
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as in to shave
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used fine sandpaper to smooth the face of the wood
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Recent Examples of smooth
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Winston Churchill’s memoirs smoothed these memories over, and this still misleads us.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The fabric has a clean and compact fabric structure, a super soft handle and a smooth surface.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Whether hair is bleached, color treated, or frequently heat styled, this formula aims to minimize breakage, reduce frizz, and smooth the appearance of split ends for a healthier-looking finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Winston Churchill’s memoirs smoothed these memories over, and this still misleads us.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooth
Adjective
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The ultimate goal is to have sophisticated agents that work autonomously with very little user interaction.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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But security analysts quickly warned that WebKit vulnerabilities are especially dangerous, and will leak out to less sophisticated attackers.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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After Iribarne’s free throw, Beckman couldn’t knock down a 3, and Aliso allowed an easy bucket with five seconds left, then didn’t worry about putting the ball in play again.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cohen suggests incorporating accent pieces—pillows, objects, and art—done in more vibrant tones that are easy to edit or remove over time.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Minneapolis Police Department asked for the public to remain calm after Saturday's shooting.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The police chief appealed for calm, both from the public and federal law enforcement.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Our role is to facilitate their dream.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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An official advisory board on worker justice could regularly meet with the mayor’s team, facilitating ongoing partnership and inclusion of worker voice.—
Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Eger’s blonde hair was shaved and her earrings were pulled off, leaving her ears bleeding.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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But now, federal prosecutors say Hennen is the fixer behind the biggest point-shaving scandal in history, accused of bribing 39 college players, corrupting 17 programs and fixing — or trying fix — 29 games to enrich himself and other gamblers.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Our editors’ favorite work bags have earned their place in our daily rotations, designed with durability and style in mind, and polished enough to go wherever the day takes us.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its sleek vegan leather design looks polished enough for sightseeing days and casual dinners alike.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 The stars currently favor graceful, honest dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even after so long, Camilla was still moved at the sight of her, so graceful and petite, with that thin, waif-like face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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In such a world, simple answers won’t do; only the courage to ask the hardest questions will push us forward.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Knox, who committed to wrestle at Rutgers University, and his dad were initially charged with simple assault for purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury after a brawl broke out at Collingswood High School on February.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Smooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooth. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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