Examples of canny in a Sentence
Adjective
a canny card player, good at psyching out his opponents
warm and canny under the woolen bedcovers, we didn't mind the chilly Scottish nights
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Adjective
Its canny use of Sérgio’s awkwardness and incompetence to comedic effect also feels like if Alex Ross Perry brought his sense of humor to bear on socio-conscious drama.
—Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Beneath the high emotion, Patty remains a canny operator.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
As a private company, Nav Canada has made other canny moves to maximize profits and bring better service to its customers.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Is meeting Williams’ €60million (£51.2m; $69.1m) release clause a canny move for a thrilling young gem or an unnecessary indulgence?
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for canny
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“Canny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canny. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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