cleverness

noun

Definition of clevernessnext
1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness it takes real cleverness to find a way around the rules

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2
as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something the undeniable cleverness of the negotiator, who managed to get each side to believe that they had won

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3
as in creativity
the skill and imagination to create new things Cole Porter's overall cleverness with words, including his effortless ability to rhyme and pun

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  1. ability
  2. skill
  3. creativity
  4. prowess
  5. talent
  6. cunning
  7. imagination
  8. finesse
Noun
  • Beliefs and practices about music's ability to heal the mind, body, and spirit date back to the Upper Paleolithic period, about 20,000 years ago.
    Daniel Levitin, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Just like cisgender athletes, trans athlete’s abilities vary.
    Taylor Romine, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of ability
Noun
  • Each product boasts high quality matters and design elements that chefs of all skill levels praise.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Hadid showed off her real-life equestrian skills during the episode, and previously shared on social media that she's been riding in horse competitions.
    Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of skill
Noun
  • This results in all-too-fleeting dinners capturing a sense of combined creativity.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of creativity
Noun
  • With national fundraising prowess and access to high-level tools and infrastructure, the DNC is best suited to provide the necessary behind-the-scenes resources local parties need.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Season two of Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow brought together a group of fiercely talented and diverse artists who not only showcased their lyrical prowess, but also their resilience in the face of personal challenges.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of prowess
Noun
  • The partnership has sharpened her sound, blending her natural talent with Mustard’s polished expertise.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The move means films from Asia are now eligible for the main competition, while its talents can participate in the year-round Red Sea Lab and Red Sea Souk project market.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of talent
Noun
  • David slayed the giant with a slingshot; Esther by her cunning saved her people.
    Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, guile took on the connotation of deceitful cunning in English, emerging in Middle English around the 12th century.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of cunning
Noun
  • Toys spark imagination, nurture learning, and build self-esteem.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • They’re meant to inspire creativity and spark imagination.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • From the conversational finesse of chatbots and virtual assistants to the creativity unleashed in personalized content and the power of advanced data analysis, AI is becoming deeply embedded in our lives.
    Debdutta Guha, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Eye Patches, $65 Best for Dark Circles: Augustinus Bader The Eye Patches, $125 Adding the products to an everyday beauty routine is a no-brainer, but finding the right under-eye patches requires a bit of finesse.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of finesse
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