the wit
noun
: the ability to make good decisions
She had the wit to leave before the situation got any worse.
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First comes the wit, as Cheryl goes rogue with her on-air questions to spite the show’s chauvinistic host (Tony Hale).
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
But the writing lacks the wit to milk the odd-couple dynamic for many real laughs.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
While this goes into somewhat obvious territory for a sequel—Ginger and Rocky breaking into a facility to rescue Molly, versus the original's breakout—this is packed with all the wit and charm that made the original so beloved.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024
The harsh beauty of FX’s Shōgun, the depths of Baby Reindeer and Big Mood, the wit of Diarra from Detroit, and the surprising scope of X-Men ’97 set a very high standard.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2024
Today, the wit and charisma Mull brought to his craft was fondly remembered by his peers as word of his passing at age 80 spread.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 28 June 2024
For all the wit in the clothes, there is a stillness and a surreal quality in Ball’s portraits that place her subjects slightly out of time.
—Colleen Kelsey, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
At La Scala, the wit and sensitivity of each composer — separated by a century — felt vital and alive in conversation.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
But the wit and eagerness that make Meyers so attractive belie a character weakness that could lead to his downfall.
—Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 14 July 2023
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
But the writing lacks the wit to milk the odd-couple dynamic for many real laughs.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
While this goes into somewhat obvious territory for a sequel—Ginger and Rocky breaking into a facility to rescue Molly, versus the original's breakout—this is packed with all the wit and charm that made the original so beloved.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024
The harsh beauty of FX’s Shōgun, the depths of Baby Reindeer and Big Mood, the wit of Diarra from Detroit, and the surprising scope of X-Men ’97 set a very high standard.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2024
Today, the wit and charisma Mull brought to his craft was fondly remembered by his peers as word of his passing at age 80 spread.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 28 June 2024
For all the wit in the clothes, there is a stillness and a surreal quality in Ball’s portraits that place her subjects slightly out of time.
—Colleen Kelsey, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
At La Scala, the wit and sensitivity of each composer — separated by a century — felt vital and alive in conversation.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
But the wit and eagerness that make Meyers so attractive belie a character weakness that could lead to his downfall.
—Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 14 July 2023
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“The wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wit. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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