as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
the quick-witted child easily figured out the trick to making the toy work
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Recent Examples of quick-witted
Mercurial and quick-witted, Sofia seems determined to give Julian a run for his money.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
During the interviews, she's known for her quick-witted and flirty approach, but her interview with Garfield has been super anticipated because of their existing chemistry.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The thriller series returns Sunday for its second season starring Justin Hartley as quick-witted survivalist Colter Shaw.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
Based on a British series of the same name, entertainers, political figures and comedians will appear as guests for quick-witted conversation and games.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
During the interviews, she's known for her quick-witted and flirty approach, but her interview with Garfield has been super anticipated because of their existing chemistry.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The thriller series returns Sunday for its second season starring Justin Hartley as quick-witted survivalist Colter Shaw.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
Based on a British series of the same name, entertainers, political figures and comedians will appear as guests for quick-witted conversation and games.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quick-witted
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Every effort is a step toward raising emotional intelligent children.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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By using sound location detection, intelligent voiceprint as well as face, body, and lip recognition technology, Connect tracks the speaker and keeps them center stage with great accuracy.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The deadlock was finally broken just before half-time as a clever pass from Yildiz found Vlahovic, who controlled it on the turn and slotted it between the ‘keeper’s legs.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For port days, there are shore excursions that cater to families, and the rooms have several clever arrangements like a bunk that comes out of the ceiling.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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This includes smart TVs, non-gaming laptops, phones, tablets or third party gaming devices.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In response, social media companies’ algorithms to detect drug-selling behavior are getting smarter and are aggregating images and emojis, Fuller says.Mattha Busby, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reviewers love HelloFresh’s wide assortment of plans and preference options, which covers quick and easy meals, family-friendly, veggie, and more.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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Overweight or obese cats are more exposed to the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis and faster degeneration of affected joints, and urinary bladder stones, as well as anesthetic complications.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the last year, home values rose by 5.8%, which is much faster than the national average.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Waning crescent moon, Venus and Regulus Those on the East Coast who look up and to the east Sept. 19 about 45 minutes before sunrise will see a crescent moon, Venus and brilliant star Regulus aligned.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sherwood then iced the game with a brilliant defensive play while protecting the late 2-0 lead.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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This month's most concerning figure came from a sharp fall in Americans' short-term outlook for income, business conditions and job opportunities.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The fairly narrow cone of sharpness means your peripheral vision doesn’t appear sharp, and if the headset sags a bit on your head, the image may well become soft.Andrew Williams, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Quick-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quick-witted. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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