How to Use clever in a Sentence

clever

adjective
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  • She found a clever hiding place for the letter.
  • That's the cleverest idea I've heard yet!
  • Some cats are clever enough to figure out how to operate doorknobs.
  • Sink your teeth into this clever design that isn't a pain in the neck to carve.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Sisyphus was a king who was clever, but annoyed the gods with his trickery.
    — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022
  • These chef and croquembouche costumes are too clever for words!
    — Blair Donovan, Country Living, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The first was a clever deflection off the skate and the other was a shot off the post that made the in-arena staff blow the goal horn.
    — Omar White, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • What the Ukrainians did next was clever and a classic example of maneuver warfare.
    — The Editors, National Review, 15 Sep. 2022
  • So if its appeal lies primarily in its clever and fun product design, the app may struggle to fend off larger rivals.
    — Will Oremus, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022
  • Putting labels on boxes and containers stored up high is especially helpful, and a clever way for how to use the space at the top of a closet.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
  • This clever Amazon find packs style and practicality into a design that will help your entryway stay tidy.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
  • While there’s a place for clever insults and explosive break-ups in TV scripts, the same can’t be said for corporate America.
    — Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Although not technically a closet, these savvy pieces can borrow from clever small closet organization ideas.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Rapsody’s clever and expressive lyrics deepen our understanding of Bri, who struggles to define herself amid all the rumors about her family.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The dress features some of the best instincts of classic Christian Dior: sophisticated, feminine, and clever, but timeless.
    — Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 13 Sep. 2022
  • But Apple has made some clever software choices to turn a weakness into a feature—and the company did it in a way that few Android phone makers could counter it in exactly the same way.
    — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2022
  • YouTube YouTube makes clever use of the two halves of the screen.
    — David Nield, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The clever little cub chose the right place, the zoo said.
    — Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2024
  • That means the Crown has a lot more money in the bank for clever deals.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
  • And through some very clever work, there are now about 500 of them.
    — Julia MacCary, Variety, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Here are 12 clever ways to use wax paper both in and out of the kitchen.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This clever bean bag chair is a space saver and cozy nook all in one!
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Peifer laid a clever bunt down the third-base line and just beat Peyton Holt's throw to the bag.
    — Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Above the bench, hang coats, hats, umbrellas, and more thanks to the clever rack.
    — Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps there is some clever thing to say to put an end to it?
    — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The design is clever, with an open gap up top that allows the ring to flex.
    — Verge Staff, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2024
  • And May isn’t short of exciting and clever items to add to your home.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
  • Who else is clever enough to make my Sandy Claws outfit?
    — Ni'kesia Pannell, Woman's Day, 17 Oct. 2022
  • But she’s got a clever hack if a humidifier is not in your budget.
    — Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
  • At the heart of this movement are not just clever technologies but also bold ideas that extend the lifespan of creativity and craftsmanship.
    — Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

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