nifty

Example Sentences

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Apple navigated the typically difficult spring season to claim the top global smartphone spot, thanks to the success of the iPhone 17e and nifty supply-chain moves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Through methods like search engine optimization and other nifty page-ranking subterfuge, this nonverified content climbs to the top of search results and people’s consciousness.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

The Chargers’ defense did an impressive job of putting the clamps on New England’s offense — some nifty runs by Maye notwithstanding — but the offense couldn’t turn those efforts into points.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

You may be a dandy dealmaker and a nifty negotiator, but you’ve got a bargaining habit that you should really curb.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

“Gee,” she said, “I thought it was getting the nifty magnetic sign for the side of your car that was the big deal.”

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt