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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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Steamers and curling irons stocked under the bathroom sink are a nice touch—this is the South, after all; nobody’s going to dinner without good hair and smooth linens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
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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Adjective
Right now, Amazon has deals on Apple AirPods, Beats headphones, compression socks, portable chargers, packing cubes, and so many other smart essentials that make travel days noticeably smoother.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Steamers and curling irons stocked under the bathroom sink are a nice touch—this is the South, after all; nobody’s going to dinner without good hair and smooth linens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
Verb
No barrel, no maturation, no cooperage to smooth the edges or fill the gaps.
—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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooth
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Their 50-acre estate in the center of Rutherford is home to Bordeaux varieties, including the Malbec used to make this sophisticated rosé, which proffers a nose of raspberry, clementine, and freesia.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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The latest version of the budget, now working its way through the Legislature, would set a flat $5 million limit on credit utilization for the next three years.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Among the most noteworthy changes are the new seats, designed and built in-house to deliver precise 180-degree maneuverability and full-flat berthing for sleeping on overnight flights.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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To alleviate some of the security concerns in metropolitan areas and calm citizens' fears, the United States housed prisoners in military installations and federal facilities throughout the South and Southwest.—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Clark seized on a more gentle course — slightly calmer and still soft with receptive greens — by pulling away late to reach six-under-par through 16 holes.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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So far, the program has facilitated the births of about 490 children in 12 years, according to government figures.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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These types of commissions, which have facilitated significant improvements in other states’ public defender systems, are usually established by the governor.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The researchers estimated that those who got neither bright days nor dark nights were shaving five years off their lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Shop around and compare offers from at least three lenders, as doing so can shave close to a full percentage point off your rate, and be sure to talk to lenders directly about terms and costs that may not appear online.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Shoes must be polished, their brass must shine, and their uniforms must be clear of any stains or wrinkles.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The fabric is light, but the silhouette is polished—offering the kind of versatility a summer capsule wardrobe should be built on.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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The soft petal puff sleeves add a graceful detail that elevates the silhouette, while the breezy fit keeps it comfortable for summer weather.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
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So graceful and powerful, without feeling tawdry.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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“Smooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooth. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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