streetwise
Example Sentences
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A streetwise Scotland smothered France in defence and ran them through in attack, at one point stretching their lead to a scarcely credible 33 points.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
They will need to do far better against a City side that could be too sharp and streetwise for them, but their age is not an excuse.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Heralded for her Olivier-winning performance as Alma in Williams’ “Summer and Smoke,” Ferran, a Spanish British actress, is completely fluent in the playwright’s grand, streetwise lyricism.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
Paxton is a sweet and eager missionary born into the faith; Barnes joined by way of her mother’s conversion and seems a bit more streetwise.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
“Neither do I. We’re not as streetwise as you, Dirtyhands.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
