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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
Without the emotional intelligence and savvy of a human marketer to parse the difference, the output ends up solving the wrong problem.
—Andrew Allen, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
At least some savvy investors are betting on an industry recovery, including Warren Buffett.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Andy Kessler, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
Much of that comes from his experience and savvy as a runner, which will only continue to get better with age.
—Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2022
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Noun
The combination of driving know-how and financial savvy also helped make her stint as principal and CEO at Formula E’s ROKiT Venturi Racing a success.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
Without the emotional intelligence and savvy of a human marketer to parse the difference, the output ends up solving the wrong problem.
—Andrew Allen, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Adjective
Bringing in filmmakers to be part of TCM was a savvy move.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
At least some savvy investors are betting on an industry recovery, including Warren Buffett.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
This wiped out $80 billion in value, whacking some hedge funds and lots of individuals, neither savvy enough to see the bubble.
—Andy Kessler, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
Much of that comes from his experience and savvy as a runner, which will only continue to get better with age.
—Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savvy
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Instead of chasing trends, smart companies stay committed to long-term brand building and reputation management.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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That gap can cause marketing to keep optimizing based on CPC or CPL without knowing which leads actually move forward in the funnel.—
Ron Browning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Prime Development and Crestwood Custom Homes bring decades of experience and a reputation for excellence to every home.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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However, cleaning your bathtub is crucial to maintaining a good bathing experience.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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And while the Lynx are also offensively astute, their production on that end jumps to new heights when the opportunities are derived from defensive success.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 July 2025
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The expectation is that the AGI and ASI would be computationally astute enough to decide when the AI maker is offering proper instructions versus improper ones.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Unlike other coastal destinations that easily succumb to high-rise condos, touristy restaurants, and run-of-the-mill souvenir shops, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea understands that growth doesn’t always equal progress.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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With millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok and Substack, the platform is positioned towards helping young people better understand the news, with regular free newsletters and podcasts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Noun
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All of those fired from the office were civil service employees with years of expertise in the region.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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Parker alleged unclear leadership roles and underuse of staff expertise and recommended downsizing the commission from 25 to 13 members.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Though plot details for Wake Up Dead Man remain tightly under wraps, audiences can expect the return of the shrewd detective parsing through yet another murderous mystery.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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But even with that in mind, this was a shrewd bet for the Rangers to make for a couple of reasons.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Savvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savvy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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