as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the suave gentleman was a great favorite of the elegant ladies who attended parties at the embassy
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Recent Examples of suave
The next step will be to lock in the actor who will fill the suave superspy’s Savile Row suits.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 31 July 2025
Sean Connery originated the role of the suave British superspy, followed by David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Craig.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 July 2025
What’s more, Renoir emphasizes Robert’s identity by casting the suave and ebullient Marcel Dalio, born in Paris as Israel Mosche Blauschild.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 July 2025
Lina is rescued, soon returning home to 5-year-old daughter Sofia (Emma Fayo Duarte) and suave husband Pedro (the appealingly lupine Esteban Bigliardi).
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 31 July 2025
Sean Connery originated the role of the suave British superspy, followed by David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Craig.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 July 2025
What’s more, Renoir emphasizes Robert’s identity by casting the suave and ebullient Marcel Dalio, born in Paris as Israel Mosche Blauschild.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 July 2025
Lina is rescued, soon returning home to 5-year-old daughter Sofia (Emma Fayo Duarte) and suave husband Pedro (the appealingly lupine Esteban Bigliardi).
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suave
Adjective
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Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Smart stability through clever control The key to this drone’s ability to stabilize is a sophisticated feedback controller.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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As the guitar comes in to form a sparse music bed, Shervin’s powerful and graceful voice echoes Iranians’ longings.—
Fatemeh Jamalpour,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Another shows a white owl landing on her arm in graceful slow motion.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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His swing was easy, smooth, and powerful.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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As the day went on, the foundation settled into a softer, velvety finish that looked smooth and natural without crossing into shiny territory.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Blyth provides a fitting foil to Jonsson’s softness with his endless spring of ruthless aggression, forcing Taylor’s primal survival instincts to butt against his more civilized sense that there has to be something more for him in this world.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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This inexcusable violence belongs nowhere in a civilized society.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by Japanese kissa jazz bars, these urbane spaces feature incredible audio systems and DJs spinning records for people who value the communal experience of taking in excellent music.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Lucy’s colleagues refer to men like him—tall, handsome, in finance, intelligent, urbane—as unicorns.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Penalties on penalties on penalties, gracious hosts, UCLA’s 13 flags Friday gifted the Lobos 116 yards – running the season’s tally to 30 penalties for 275 yards.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goodness gracious, what an adorable little burrito that kid is!—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the brand’s iconic satin Aetherna finish creates a play of light and shadow, On the outside, a polished gold edge accentuates the three-dimensionality of the shapes, which embrace a luminous diamond.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Pinterest’s 2025 Fall Trends Report, searches for preppy staples are skyrocketing as folks embrace this polished aesthetic.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Suave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suave. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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