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Example Sentences

Schottenheimer’s hiring was heralded as a welcome and savvy move, at least until the first five weeks of the 2001 season.

In the end however, the likelihood of there being a large-scale 2021 Chicago Marathon is far more contingent on a dramatic decline in infection rates than on any amount of organizational savvy.

My kids are tech-savvy and — at present — not dealing with academic or social crises.

For the sleep-deprived tech-savvy parent, being able to study your baby’s patterns with the hope of improving them is a pretty cool feature.

How to reset an iOS deviceTraditionally, Apple hasn’t been quite as savvy as Google when it comes to constantly syncing data to the cloud, but iCloud has improved in recent years.

Ares said there are instances where savvy gankers manage to exploit loopholes.

The best, or at least most successful, are bridging the gap between punk-rock DIY ethos and social-media savvy.

The Departed star is also a very savvy businessman, having produced hit shows like Boardwalk Empire and Entourage.

The savvy forger with Pappy empties to fill might get his hands on some Old Weller and present it as its more illustrious cousin.

Kids, often more tech savvy than their parents, ogle XXX-rated photos and videos before they are legally old enough to do so.

I can't talk Spanish, and the herder says that he no savvy 'Meriky' and it's up to me to sort and claim.

De Lisle told me that one week had made the most astonishing difference to the savvy of these first arrivals of the New Army.

"Why, Roy, you shore don't savvy the way to break these wild ones," drawled Las Vegas.

I don't just savvy your play, Andy, and if I lose on yuh—why, it won't be the first time I ever went broke.

Then, of course, he was born and raised in the wilderness, and there is a whole lot of things he don't savvy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for savvy?

Savvy is most commonly used as an adjective to describe a person who’s generally knowledgeable, experienced, and well-informed. Synonyms that capture these same qualities are shrewd, astute, and canny.

These terms often suggest that a person is generally intelligent and knows how to handle different situations, especially practical matters—that they’re discerning and have good judgment.

Savvy can also be used as a noun referring to general shrewdness and common sense. Synonyms for this sense include acumen and know-how. The word savviness can mean the same thing.

Sometimes, savvy is used in combination with other words that indicate the specific area in which someone is knowledgeable or experienced, such as tech-savvy and computer-savvy.

Savvy is also sometimes used as a slang term at the end of a sentence, essentially as a way of saying Do you understand? Other ways of saying this are Capiche? (or Capeesh?), Understood? (or Understand?), and Got it?

What is the difference between astute and savvy?

Savvy and astute are close synonyms, and both can be applied to people and to comments, observations, decisions, etc. Calling a comment or observation astute often implies that it’s insightful. Calling a comment or observation savvy often implies that it’s wise and based on a depth of knowledge and experience.

Is it savy or savvy?

It’s spelled savvy, with two v’s. You can remember this by remembering that it doesn’t rhyme with navy or wavy or gravy, which all have one v.

What is the opposite (antonym) of savvy?

Savvy suggests knowledge, experience, and common sense. Words that capture the opposite of this include naive, ignorant, and obtuse. A more informal term is clueless. Calling someone savvy is a compliment. Using any of these terms to describe someone would be insulting.

How do you use savvy in a sentence?

Savvy is often applied to people or their comments, decisions, etc. It’s most commonly used as an adjective, and sometimes it’s paired with another word. It can also be used as a noun.

Here are some examples of savvy in a sentence:

  • Our users are savvy—they know how it should work and they’ll certainly let us know when it doesn’t.
  • It was a savvy decision that demonstrated her depth of experience.
  • He had no business savvy at all—he lost money on every deal he ever made.
  • I knew he’d be great at game design since he’s always been so tech-savvy.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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