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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
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Rossmönster Havn Camper Van $308,998 Running smooth on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, this off-grid van doesn’t scrimp on luxury.
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Kris Millgate,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Like a retinoid, copper peptide supports collagen and elastin to firm and smooth the skin.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
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The otherwise minimal makeup let her smooth and glowy complexion really shine.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Rossmönster Havn Camper Van $308,998 Running smooth on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, this off-grid van doesn’t scrimp on luxury.
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Kris Millgate,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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No barrel, no maturation, no cooperage to smooth the edges or fill the gaps.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Like a retinoid, copper peptide supports collagen and elastin to firm and smooth the skin.
—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
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Options trading for SpaceX started last week, allowing investors to place more sophisticated bets on where the stock is headed next, and quickly saw a surge in interest.
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The crisp white denim is a sophisticated choice for July 4, as well as the rest of summer.
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The interior also comes with a cotton liner, which will be much easier to spot-clean should your cosmetics or snacks leave a stain.
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Keep in mind that Santorini’s wine story is also an agricultural story, and Gaia makes that easier to feel.
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If your complexion tends to look flat or tired by midday, this powder can help bring back some radiance.
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This shirt dress can be worn to the office with block heels or styled casually with flat sneakers, and most importantly, it’s made from 100 percent cotton.
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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This is still a relatively new agency, but these states have come to rely on it and there's no other group that can really facilitate this level of information sharing.
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The Board is committed to ensuring that the revote is conducted fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with all applicable legal requirements, while facilitating a seamless Board transition prior to the start of the 2026–2027 school year in September.
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The group — which Microsoft , Nvidia , Alphabet , Apple , Meta , Tesla and Amazon — shaved off roughly $2 trillion in market cap, as investors are starting to reassess the investing case for these once unbeatable mega-caps.
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Make sure to freshly shave your cheese for the best results to snack on mid-festivities.
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Parker Kitternan was busy at the console of the church's pipe organ, polishing his musical tribute for the weekend.
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Wear it with flat sandals for a beachfront dinner or add wedges and simple jewelry for an outfit that feels polished enough for a special occasion.
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Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns.
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The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.
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“Smooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooth. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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