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
  • Polis previously supported parents’ ability to opt out of vaccinations — drawing support from anti-vaccine advocates — despite the state’s poor rankings for pediatric immunization.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Because privacy laws shield the names of firearm purchasers from public view, the data NSSF obtained gave it a unique ability to identify and contact large numbers of gun owners or shooting sports enthusiasts.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of ability
Noun
  • Lynch even started his own foundation to share the skill with others struggling with trauma and toxic stress.
    Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Boxing classes can be a healthy way to help relieve stress, while also growing confidence in self-defense skills.
    Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of skill
Noun
  • With this approach, Autodesk is well-positioned to drive not just efficiency but a new era of creativity and effectiveness in digital design.
    Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Her story is a testament to resilience, creativity and an unwavering commitment to perseverance—a legacy few can match and one that continues to captivate generations.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of creativity
Noun
  • Flashback: That road prowess followed the team to Seattle this week, where Houston held the No. 4-seed Sounders scoreless, forcing a penalty shoot-out.
    Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The potential return of the Tasmanian tiger will be a culmination of efforts from scientists at the University of Melbourne, the technological prowess of Colossal Biosciences and the genetic contributions of a pickled 110-year old thylacine head.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of prowess
Noun
  • Lim said that production and creative talent should expand their range of co-operation.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But if Monday was any indication, there could be a lot more wins than last season. UCLA Sports No stars, just talent?
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of talent
Noun
  • The movie’s costume designer Tom Broecker says the change highlights the lethal cunning that lurks below the character’s beauty.
    Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Successful criminals need to have discipline, a plan, patience, and cunning.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of cunning
Noun
  • Altering your environment will spark your imagination and influence your perception.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Often their experiences have been dismissed as exaggeration or imagination.
    Lisa Falco, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • Lemon blossoms, intense minerality and subtle spice on the nose with an overall finesse that is energetic at its core with a long, linear finish.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Biles twisted and flipped with her usual finesse and was accompanied by an entourage of Olympians performing gravity-defying dance breaks that would give the Laker Girls a run for their money.
    Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of finesse
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