as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
she's an excellent scholar of political science, but lacks the kind of savvy needed to run for public office
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as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a particularly savvy investor, he was among the first to see the potential in tech stocks
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
the man growled, "Don't ever date my daughter again—you savvy?"
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Recent Examples of savvy
Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Erica Mokay, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
In my experience, fintechs do a great job of bringing together young, energetic and tech-savvy professionals with experienced hands who understand the inner workings of the traditional finance world.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Organizations that want to market goods to diverse consumers will need to communicate with cultural savvy.
—Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Some savvy Redditors are always on the hunt for discounts.
—Erica Mokay, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
The sale was made by an international brokerage firm, owned by Boulos’ cousin, which overcharged the seemingly business savvy Kushner by millions of dollars and worked to conceal the true price.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
In my experience, fintechs do a great job of bringing together young, energetic and tech-savvy professionals with experienced hands who understand the inner workings of the traditional finance world.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savvy
Noun
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Schools are beginning to accommodate students with weaker literacy skills and short attention spans.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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This interactive area lets kids and adults try football skills, play digital games, and learn about teamwork.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood The Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets all the attention and accolades as being one of the smartest and most successful general managers in sports, and deservedly so.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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There is some chance our leaders individually and collectively will not fight and will draw people together to do the difficult, smart things necessary to handle these challenges well enough to beat the odds.—
Ray Dalio,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With style, grace and a lot of love, the Lower Merion High School figure skating duo of Justin and Suri Lue know how to put on a cutting-edge show.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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It is known as Obamacare, but only informally.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My demo is High Wealth Adults/Couples 35-65, and families with adult children/multigenerational, interested in food, wine and local experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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His experience playing safety and nickel will give Dallas varying looks from play to play over the course of a game, with Locke as a reliable rotating safety when Thompson does play closer to the line of scrimmage.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Once a spindly but speedy left midfielder, the 25-year-old Ahmed has developed into a tactically astute and fearless attacking player who has adapted to the physical English Championship with Norwich City far quicker than expected.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Not all the time, not in a deeply debilitating way, but enough that his ongoing battle with right-knee tendinitis has become part of his tennis-playing identity — as much as his astute court acumen, steadfast competitiveness and Southern California charisma.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Heidner also had problems understanding how state government functions.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Fitbit will soon let those on the Public Preview software share their medical records to better understand their overall health.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Zimbabwe also has a foundation of technical expertise to support the industry, according to Gift Mehlana, president of the Chemical Society of Zimbabwe.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Musiel recently launched a new construction company, leveraging his extensive appraisal expertise to build spec homes across the Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin metro areas.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This novel explores the unique bond that siblings in unstable families can form, and is especially shrewd on how sisters define themselves in negative space.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Seahawks crossed the finish line because of shrewd additions.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Savvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savvy. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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