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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind a TV game show that allows sharp-witted contestants to show their stuff

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Adjective
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    Henrik Mannesson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • By freeing physicians from the need to be behind their computers during appointments, these intelligent assistants enable a more personal and engaging interaction with patients.
    Rakhee Langer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • Designing the Future of AI Artificial intelligence is powering a new generation of tools that combine logic with intelligent action.
    William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • The directors’ astute perception of (mis)communication between the sexes stems from her experience growing up with her parents, who stayed together for societal and financial reasons.
    Blake Simons, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
  • Only this time, a tactically astute coach is required.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
  • Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.
    Ben Rosenstock, Time, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • To the world, Seema is a shrewd real estate broker.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 28 May 2025
  • Wonderfully surreal, completely original, and frequently hilarious, La Máquina — which also stars Eiza González (3 Body Problem) as Eduardo’s shrewd ex-wife, Irasema — packs a powerful punch.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Adjective
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    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • This streamlines workflows, automates tasks and leads to quicker decisions.
    Stephen Litjens, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Every sports league is better with a bad guy, and Reese subtly demeaning Clark is a brilliant marketing ploy.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
  • Herbert works hard and plays hard — especially when his kids are out of town at camp, like Capricorns do, with his beautiful and brilliant wife, Lisa, by his side.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • Parents appreciate the leakproof design and BPA-free materials and babies will appreciate the fast nipple flow.
    Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025
  • That's much faster than most tablets, many of which require two or more hours to recharge.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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“Sharp-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharp-witted. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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