as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
the quick-witted child easily figured out the trick to making the toy work
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Recent Examples of quick-witted
An instant hit, thanks in part to Shankar’s quick-witted asides, the show already boasts nearly 500,000 followers across social channels.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
Mercurial and quick-witted, Sofia seems determined to give Julian a run for his money.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
During the interviews, she's known for her quick-witted and flirty approach, but her interview with Garfield has been super anticipated because of their existing chemistry.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The thriller series returns Sunday for its second season starring Justin Hartley as quick-witted survivalist Colter Shaw.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
Mercurial and quick-witted, Sofia seems determined to give Julian a run for his money.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
During the interviews, she's known for her quick-witted and flirty approach, but her interview with Garfield has been super anticipated because of their existing chemistry.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The thriller series returns Sunday for its second season starring Justin Hartley as quick-witted survivalist Colter Shaw.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quick-witted
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As a mix of two energetic and intelligent breeds, Shepskies require substantial exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, a comprehensive approach to data operations—including intelligent data management and adaptive data platforms—is essential for generating trustworthy insights.Pawan Vadapalli, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Soderbergh—doing his own cinematography, as often, under the pseudonym Peter Andrews—crafts a clever style to develop the identification of the camera’s gaze with that of the haunting spirit.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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So, when the planet's insides are on the outside, spectroscopy offers a clever way to see within terrestrial worlds.Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the Flow 2 truly shines with these smart features.Ben Sin, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Best Packing Essentials Deals For frequent travelers, packing smart is important, and these products can make all the difference.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2025
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Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump will take a quick pause today from his transition to power to attend his criminal sentencing in Manhattan.Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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It can also be used for fast and easy treatment for a variety of conditions including the flu, a UTI and more.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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In a 20-19 loss to then-No. 1 Alabama in 2022, the Longhorns looked sound, fast and physical.Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Alexander Grothendieck, who was among the most brilliant mathematicians of the 20th century.Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
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The highs and lows of that whirlwind experience are captured in brilliant detail on You Are the Morning, her debut album released on Friday (Jan. 17).Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
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In Britain, worries over the country’s borrowing needs contributed to a sharp sell-off in the nation’s government bonds, known as gilts, with the yield on the 10-year note rising 0.24 percentage points, on course for its biggest one-week move in a year.Joe Rennison, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The design cues of the hands, hour markers, and even lugs are Vacheron design at their best, with sharp, crisp lines.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Quick-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quick-witted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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