shrewdly
- a word derived from shrewd.
Example Sentences
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These Knicks are a serious team, shrewdly constructed, and this may be the biggest compliment anyone’s given them in eons.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“The Post,” which starred Meryl Streep in a shrewdly judged performance of aristocratic assurance and creeping insecurity, premiered in Washington less than a year into Trump’s first administration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
All that might come as a surprise to those looking for a simple popcorn movie, but McKenna’s screenplay shrewdly reminds audiences that these crises affect everyone, not just the people working in media.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
This is where Derry Girls star Coughlan popped up from the audience, shrewdly observing that British people "tend to root for the failure of others".
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
"Well, sir, I'd like to ask a favor of you . . ." "Favor," he said shrewdly.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
