1
as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
an inventor who was constantly coming up with clever devices for doing everyday chores
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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
a clever student figured out a trick to do the assignment faster
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as in cunning
skillful with the hands
the Shakers were clever artisans who created many ingenious and highly useful devices
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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
a clever joke that requires a little bit of thought on the part of the listener
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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
I wonder what clever person thought of the digital camera
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Recent Examples of clever
As layoffs continue across multiple industries and remote work remains widespread, scammers exploit job seekers' vulnerabilities with increasingly clever schemes.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Thanks to his clever plan, the cat is now safe, with paws on the ground this time!
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The cut and fit of these is almost bespoke, and very clever.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
This rapid cycle reduces costs, and allows clever businesses to be the first to market trends and consumer feedback updates.
—Haokun Qin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Thanks to his clever plan, the cat is now safe, with paws on the ground this time!
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The cut and fit of these is almost bespoke, and very clever.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
This rapid cycle reduces costs, and allows clever businesses to be the first to market trends and consumer feedback updates.
—Haokun Qin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clever
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How Blockchain Technology Can Provide Solutions Blockchain technology offers an innovative solution to many of these systemic problems by providing immutability in financial transactions.—
Raymond Qu,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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Recognizing team members regularly enhances your emotional intelligence (EI) and creates a more emotionally intelligent workplace.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This more intelligent architecture generates higher-quality and more stable pixels via supplemental DLSS 4 features such as RTX Neural Shaders, Ray Reconstruction, and Super Resolution.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Every actor is absolutely perfect in this super-efficient romp, from Cleese’s perfect straight man amidst the chaos, to Curtis’ seductive, cunning femme fatale, to Palin’s stammering, animal-loving hitman whose assassination attempts go disastrously wrong.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Their infatuations are challenged by a cunning philosopher who persuades the bros to pretend they’ve been suddenly drafted and to return later in disguise to woo each other’s fiancée.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Consider incorporating the theme by icing cookies with the school colors or making a witty reference to the school mascot.—
Elisa Cinelli,
Parents,
21 Mar. 2025
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Though its satire is sharp and its witty insights frequent, the show isn't overly interested in the timeliness of its themes, and doesn't milk the current political noise and pain for longer applause.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Society 48, the resort's American brasserie, offers all-day dining featuring inventive global dishes that celebrate both land and sea.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The eclectic sounds of Larkin Poe served as a perfect lead-in for Stephen Wilson Jr., the singer, songwriter, and inventive guitarist who has been steadily building an audience for the past two years with his 2023 album Son of Dad.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Deprived of the cachet afforded by global branding, deep commercial affiliations, and entrenched fanbases, these clubs must eschew traditional paradigms and pursue imaginative strategies for capital formation, revenue diversification, and long-term sustainability.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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She will be remembered for her imaginative spirit, her pioneering role in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, warmth and heart, both on and off the page.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Take smart risks now to avoid catch-up costs later.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Body scale: on sale for $79.95 Original price: $99.95 This smart scale measures weight, BMI, body fat percentage, muscle mass, bone mass, and water percentage.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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An accomplished author, Reiner also penned more than 20 books, many of which were humorous memoirs.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Molesworth’s paper examined whether different styles of safety videos (standard, humorous, and movie-themed) impact retention of key safety messages.—
thehustle.co,
thehustle.co,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Clever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clever. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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