1
as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
an inventor who was constantly coming up with clever devices for doing everyday chores
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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
a clever student figured out a trick to do the assignment faster
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as in cunning
skillful with the hands
the Shakers were clever artisans who created many ingenious and highly useful devices
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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
a clever joke that requires a little bit of thought on the part of the listener
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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
I wonder what clever person thought of the digital camera
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Recent Examples of clever
For over 24 years, the agency has built a reputation based upon more than clever design and digital technology - it is cemented in the fact that its creative marketing programs get results for clients both big and small, from small business startups to Fortune 500s.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The storytelling is clever, filling scenes with enough detail to lend some gravity to this world.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
There was scope here to be a bit more clever and go beyond the obvious, which might have been lost a bit in the film’s bid to do so much at once.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Anyone who thinks this is funny or clever needs to listen more and talk less.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The storytelling is clever, filling scenes with enough detail to lend some gravity to this world.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
There was scope here to be a bit more clever and go beyond the obvious, which might have been lost a bit in the film’s bid to do so much at once.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Anyone who thinks this is funny or clever needs to listen more and talk less.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clever
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Offering spa-like skincare for travellers, Miracle Skin Transformation (£39.99) is an innovative treatment from Cosmetic Consult, founded by beauty entrepreneur, skin specialist, and podcast host Ashley Stobart.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Rec Room Party Where Hip-Hop Was Born Thinking quickly and reading the dance floor, an innovative DJ began playing the funkiest parts of every record.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Feb. 2025
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The application can generate unit test cases, propose intelligent code fixes and answer some coding queries, including refactoring.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Any edge comes from their regular scene partners: Wilson’s believably unpleasant demeanor, Bratt’s vulnerable charm, Scott’s lo-fi depression and, most appealingly, Driver’s intelligent wariness.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Reading it, one is reminded, once again, that Trump is a politician who is cunning but semiliterate and ignorant.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Sign up The abusive couple were cunning, said Allison Pearson in The Daily Telegraph.—
The Week UK,
theweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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The show is bolstered by a panel of five hosts — one of them a former contestant, introduced as an emcee in season three — offering witty commentary and analysis.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Buck is a loquacious, glad-handing oaf who has a boring way with a witty story, and is marked for death.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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Through this inventive mashup, Marco Antonio Solís not only bridged genres but also generations, confirming his enduring appeal in the ever-evolving music landscape.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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The cocktail list showcases inventive flavor profiles, including a spritz made with Lillet Blanc, Cava and soda.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the imaginative geography of the novel, the border region becomes not one but many overlapping environments, in which a variety of meanings accrue.—
David L. Ulin,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2025
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As the zodiac’s most imaginative archetype, Pisces is a portal to the subconscious realm and everything that can’t be explained with reason alone.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Installation and Performance: Simple and Satisfactory As with most smart thermostats, the Commercial Electric model is easy to install, but doing so involves working with low-voltage wiring.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Feb. 2025
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In building preparedness for our longer lives to come, integration will be increasingly part of smart longevity strategies.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Parody accounts from Mount Rainier and Mount Hood are trading playful taunts and humorous one-upmanship, comparing body counts and jesting about whether size matters.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Donkey provided comic relief, pathos and friendship to Shrek, with the film praised for its humorous twist on fairy-tale tropes.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Clever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clever. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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