cleverish

adjective

Definition of cleverishnext
as in useful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleverish
  1. useful
  2. original
  3. practical
  4. convenient
  5. adventurous
  6. fresh
  7. neat
  8. handy
Adjective
  • Crown corporations can be very useful, but many are hard to justify in a time of rapidly increasing costs and taxes.
    Wal van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Related article Transform your anxiety into something useful.
    Gina Park, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • Housed inside a neo-classical style 1939 building, the museum’s collection features Native American artifacts, natural history exhibits, and original works by local artists.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Top Stories: Only five people know the original Modjeska recipe, and anyone who makes the candy at Muth's Candies in Louisville must learn it by heart.
    Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Over the decades, tote bags have evolved from practical workhorses into cultural currency, adapting to reflect the shifting identities of their carriers.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • Adding protein whey powder is a convenient way to accomplish this.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
  • One way to stretch this out is to ‘perch and stare,’ find a convenient vantage point for the drone to land on so the operator can continue to observe the target area without needing to expend battery power.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • An inquisitive, adventurous spirit appears to be the special sauce as long as it’s channeled and catalyzed in a healthy way.
    Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Then my friend Kevin and I did an adventurous run/hike up Pyramid Buttes this September, and there was so much goddamn deadfall.
    Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • But the attack called fresh attention to deepening frustrations over health coverage.
    Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • It’s used to highlight fresh cracks and deep rifts alike in pop culture, tech trends and other industries.
    Anna Furman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • But Telegram has always come across as a secure alternative to those other mainstream platforms, which is a neat example of the power of marketing.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • How to Grow Plants from Cuttings to Fill More Pots for Free Pruning Rainbow Eucalyptus Periodic pruning will keep rainbow eucalyptus neat and at a manageable size.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • On top of the money earned from competing, gaining points, and making the latter rounds, winning the final again would pocket a handy €25 million ($26 million).
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • If you’re newly inspired to work through those questions and more, check out The Times’ handy guide on all things earthquake preparedness.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of handy
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