as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
she's an excellent scholar of political science, but lacks the kind of savvy needed to run for public office
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as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a particularly savvy investor, he was among the first to see the potential in tech stocks
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
the man growled, "Don't ever date my daughter again—you savvy?"
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Recent Examples of savvy
Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Tech’s money and emerging political savvy mean that its interests—crypto, the sharing economy, ungoverned social media—are here to stay.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
But Kaling has proven savvy over the years in attaching her name to a project to add value.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
Andy Kessler, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
Much of that comes from his experience and savvy as a runner, which will only continue to get better with age.
—Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2022
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Noun
That authenticity and marketing savvy was a big part of his pitch to Shark Tank contestants.
—Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Tech’s money and emerging political savvy mean that its interests—crypto, the sharing economy, ungoverned social media—are here to stay.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Not every brilliant offensive mind has the leadership savvy of, say, Sean McVay or Kyle Shanahan.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
But Kaling has proven savvy over the years in attaching her name to a project to add value.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
This wiped out $80 billion in value, whacking some hedge funds and lots of individuals, neither savvy enough to see the bubble.
—Andy Kessler, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
Much of that comes from his experience and savvy as a runner, which will only continue to get better with age.
—Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savvy
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But a good coach, a lot of good ideas, smart, good leadership.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
29 Jan. 2025
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To try to repeal the law to reintroduce wolves into Colorado is not a smart option.—
TJ Hutchinson,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Nash and Stills, classic rock legends in their own right, are best known for their work in Crosby, Stills & Nash, a folk rock supergroup (that also sometimes included Neil Young).—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Among those being recognized are Carmen Green-Wilson, Co-Founder of Play Make Her, known for her branding and marketing expertise with NBA star Chris Paul, and Jennifer King, the first full-time Black female coach in the NFL, currently with the Chicago Bears.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Source: Glyn Evans Sometimes, trips come with sensory experiences that other travelers don’t normally have.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Window Tiling Play/Pause Button Pause Video: Apple Those who always keep a ton of browser windows open simultaneously will appreciate the new Window Tiling feature that helps organize them for a better viewing experience.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While Dortmund retain a reputation as astute talent-spotters able to generate vast profits by identifying outstanding potential, there are few players at the club now — English winger Jamie Gittens aside — who belong in that category.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Franklin Effect: Turning Critics Into Allies One of Franklin’s most astute political strategies was his ability to turn rivals into allies.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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With that, Tess opted not to return to school, a decision that Leanne and Chuck understood.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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During the Cold War, Russia gained extensive expertise in air-defense technology to counter Western aircraft.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Its former expertise in distinguishing between industry habit and material once produced journalism of unique content.—
Armond White,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The proposal was met with a mixed reaction — while some dismissed it as outlandish, others saw it as a shrewd geopolitical move.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Netanyahu used his relationship with Russia to his advantage domestically, touting his close ties with Putin in his 2019 election campaign to demonstrate his credentials as a shrewd actor on the global stage.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Savvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savvy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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