clever
Example Sentences
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A rewatch lends itself to the trifles peppered throughout Wineman’s clever script, but there’s nothing quite like the first time seeing his film transform from its humble beginnings to its jaw-dropping final act.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Stick with American stocks for the clever tech and cheap domestic energy, and overseas ones for lower valuations and a currency hedge.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
So does this mean Arsenal are in the midst of an injury crisis or are they being clever by showing caution with the fitness of their players?
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
And the company has found clever ways to skirt regulatory review for larger deals, allowing it to quickly snatch technology and talent away from smaller rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
“You humans have become far too clever to be any fun.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.