streetwise
Example Sentences
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Heralded for her Olivier-winning performance as Alma in Williams’ “Summer and Smoke,” Ferran, a Spanish British actress, is completely fluent in the playwright’s grand, streetwise lyricism.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
Sean Dyche's side have got the nous and are streetwise, while Southampton are viewed by many as being naive and playing fantasy football, with their style of play under Russell Martin.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024
Brentford are the better team, and they are more streetwise.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024
“I’ve been doing this for years — I am streetwise, not an idiot.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024
“You want fair? How come a kid as streetwise as you seem to be is so naive when it comes to real life?”
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
