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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
a smooth salesman of expensive jewelry
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
it should be smooth going from this point on
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
a smooth skating rink
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
his smooth disposition and leadership qualities lend themselves well to the position
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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
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as in to shave
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used fine sandpaper to smooth the face of the wood
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Recent Examples of smooth
Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
For detangling, expect the spray to work through knots so all that’s left are smooth strands that are much easier to style.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
Brendan Fitzgerald, Longreads, 26 June 2025
The surface of the figure is overall rough, the museum said, but parts of her body have been smoothed, such as around the breasts and hips, suggesting the figure may have been stored in some kind of organic material like leather that rubbed on the stone.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
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Adjective
One reviewer praised the smooth wheels and durable hardside shell that didn’t get marked up during their travels.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
For detangling, expect the spray to work through knots so all that’s left are smooth strands that are much easier to style.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
Verb
Through the years, Welch’s legend has been shaped and the burrs smoothed, the inconsistencies and unseemly bits taken into a particular form, in the same manner that a woodturner takes a roughing gouge to a block of wood to round it before hollowing it out.
—Brendan Fitzgerald, Longreads, 26 June 2025
The surface of the figure is overall rough, the museum said, but parts of her body have been smoothed, such as around the breasts and hips, suggesting the figure may have been stored in some kind of organic material like leather that rubbed on the stone.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Edwin Brant Frost IV and his private lending company First Liberty Building & Loan with allegedly presiding over a sophisticated $140 million Ponzi scheme, according to a civil complaint filed on Thursday in federal court in Atlanta.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Muli’s special smart technology features intelligence residence functions that control the shades, lighting with unique settings for morning and evening, air management and is outfitted with a sophisticated security system.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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This foldable stool is easy to move and store for extra table space.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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The easiest gauge is body composition every two weeks.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Did your presence create more clarity, more calm, more progress?—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Thursday morning’s efforts included six private vessels and a Marine Rescue team, though what was puzzling to some was how calm the sea conditions were and the small amount of wind and swell.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Estate and trust planning, particularly using non-grantor (complex) trusts, can facilitate some aspects of income tax planning.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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This was no low-level mule who ferried drugs on his person, but a state attorney general who had facilitated cartel smuggling for years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Courtney's husband surprises their daughter after shaving his beard off.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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On those three days, just over a millisecond is expected to be shaved off the standard 24-hour day.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Define swim lanes for each spokesperson, and then polish the narrative for each.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Most high school seniors applying to selective colleges this fall don’t need a lot of advice on how to polish their personal essay or list extracurriculars.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The building itself, majestic and graceful, holds an immediate promise of well-being.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Her playing was poised and expressive throughout, favoring subtlety over drama and marked by graceful nuance.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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Nearby is the kitchen, which is compact and simple as standard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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While in many ways, this flat 33km time-trial is simple, particularly in its middle section, there is still plenty to watch out for.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Smooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooth. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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