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as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
dressed in their smart new uniforms, the cadets proudly paraded around the grounds of the military school
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
boutiques specializing in smart clothes for cosmopolitan women
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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
something one sees so rarely on TV: a smart sitcom
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
just joked and made smart comments during the ceremony
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as in intelligent
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a smart investment that has really paid off
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as in clever
having or showing quickness of mind
a smart child who will do well in school
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as in sophisticated
having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
a novelist who got much of the material for his works by hanging out with the smart set
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as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
the toddler was whining over the smart from the cut
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as in sense
smarts plural
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she had the smarts to start college at age 16, but perhaps not the emotional maturity
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as in smartly
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Recent Examples of smart
Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Kim would be an excellent addition to this roster: defense, speed, smart ball player.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
These books for young readers respect the smarts of their characters – and of the audience.
—Yvonne Zipp, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
Still smarting from being deposed, Maliki is constantly working to undermine Abadi and advance his anti-American and pro-Iranian agenda.
—Emma Sky, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2017
cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022
The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
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Spector, his simpatico director Anna D. Shapiro and a flawless cast of five (well, six, but be surprised by the last) are too smart to promise real peace of mind from any of these divisive, squabbling, confused-by-information yet staunch in their opinions Americans.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Kim would be an excellent addition to this roster: defense, speed, smart ball player.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
In 2018, halfway between now and the time the Guggenheim ownership infused the Dodgers with cash and smarts, the Dodgers’ top five prospects were pitchers Walker Buehler and Mitch White; catcher Keibert Ruiz; and outfielders Yusniel Diaz and Alex Verdugo.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
These books for young readers respect the smarts of their characters – and of the audience.
—Yvonne Zipp, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Raiders were heavy underdogs on the road against the Baltimore Ravens, who were smarting from a near-miss in the season's kickoff game.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
Still smarting from being deposed, Maliki is constantly working to undermine Abadi and advance his anti-American and pro-Iranian agenda.
—Emma Sky, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2017
Adverb
Seats can be trimmed in a smart-looking gray wool blend, part of Volvo’s effort to eliminate leather use by 2030.
—cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022
The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
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The interiors are sophisticated and elegant without an ounce of tacky, in-your-face tropical aesthetic of pastels and seashells.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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With their soft bioluminescent blue glow and sleek, modern design, the glasses stood out as both functional and elegant.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
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In early November, Crawford shared an Instagram post showcasing a glowy, makeup-free look, natural hair, and a comfy yet stylish sleep camisole to promote her skincare line Meaningful Beauty.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Excellent traction is ideal for winter conditions, and this supportive boot is casually stylish, too.Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Thoughtful and witty scripts, a magnetic cast and a lot of gags make the series work, adding up a lot of little bits to a great whole.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their first American press conference at JFK's arrivals hall is unforgettable for their witty one-liners.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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In late November, Munn posted a cute tribute on Instagram to celebrate her son's third birthday.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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For a cute accent table or seating option, the KYRRE electric blue stool is a must have.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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By using sound location detection, intelligent voiceprint as well as face, body, and lip recognition technology, Connect tracks the speaker and keeps them center stage with great accuracy.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Every effort is a step toward raising emotional intelligent children.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Walz’s work relies on manipulating online databases, but, like the work of MSCHF, his most clever projects bleed into the real world.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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For port days, there are shore excursions that cater to families, and the rooms have several clever arrangements like a bunk that comes out of the ceiling.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Combining different age statements and finishing casks contributes to its depth and richness, creating a unique and sophisticated sipping experience.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sleek and sophisticated, monochromatic schemes—particularly in white, gold and silver—are trending, like this silver belles-inspired 40-count ornament set.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unlike other plumpers, this one leaves a slight tingle rather than an overbearing burning sensation- thank goodness!Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
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The juicy dark meat is flavored with a traditional sauce packed with garlic, cumin, coriander and brown sugar for an aromatic sweetness that carries a slight licorice tingle from fennel seed.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 24 May 2024
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“Smart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smart. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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