cleverness

noun

Definition of clevernessnext
1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness it takes real cleverness to find a way around the rules

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2
as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something the undeniable cleverness of the negotiator, who managed to get each side to believe that they had won

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3
as in creativity
the skill and imagination to create new things Cole Porter's overall cleverness with words, including his effortless ability to rhyme and pun

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  1. ability
  2. skill
  3. creativity
  4. prowess
  5. talent
  6. cunning
  7. imagination
  8. finesse
Noun
  • Polis previously supported parents’ ability to opt out of vaccinations — drawing support from anti-vaccine advocates — despite the state’s poor rankings for pediatric immunization.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Specifically, girls may have more neuroplasticity, which is defined as the brain’s ability to recognize new movements and patterns.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of ability
Noun
  • Under the mentorship of renowned singer Le Khanh, Thao hones her skills and explodes onto the scene with the song’s release.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The crates offer exciting new projects for children to construct and investigate, complemented by digital content designed to enhance STEM skills.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of skill
Noun
  • This positive, forward-thinking approach can inspire voluntary compliance and unlock a wave of creativity in the commercial real estate sector.
    Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • This too carries a whiff of desperation, as though people are intentionally putting on a brave face and shoving forward symbols of our collective creativity and togetherness.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of creativity
Noun
  • Eminent mathematicians like Bill Thurston and Alexander Grothendieck didn’t owe their mathematical prowess to intrinsic genius, Bessis argues.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 Nov. 2024
  • What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors With all of the signature early wins, Steph Curry clutch moments, impressive depth and revamped defense, Golden State’s rebounding prowess has flown under the radar.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of prowess
Noun
  • The current crop of Irish talent exemplifies these qualities, O’Reilly says.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of talent
Noun
  • The movie’s costume designer Tom Broecker says the change highlights the lethal cunning that lurks below the character’s beauty.
    Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Successful criminals need to have discipline, a plan, patience, and cunning.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of cunning
Noun
  • But the winning project also brings forth the idea that cinema can help preserve dying worlds while at the same time enriching our imagination with new possibilities of being together and of making films.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Do your research, ask direct questions and formulate an enticing plan that captures the imagination of everyone involved.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • The breast plate also featured some finesse, with waves of gold at the top of the breast plate.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Louie then took the K-Q of trumps and led the jack of diamonds for a finesse.
    Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of finesse
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