as in excellent
of the very best kind
that popcorn popper is nifty
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
that joke was a nifty
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Recent Examples of nifty
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
Amazon shoppers are also going after this nifty neck fan, which is great for keeping cool on the go, along with this Stanley tumbler that can keep drinks ice cold for hours on end.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 June 2025
But Comfort still stays nice and smooth—remember, McLarens don’t use sway bars, instead relying on a nifty hydraulic roll control system.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The thrill of Bella exploring her vampiric powers is truly a treat; the lamb becomes the lioness thanks to her own super-speed, inexhaustible strength and nifty force field-generation.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
The nifty device is beloved by shoppers across Alabama, Florida, and other Southern locations for its impressive airflow, compact design, and other useful capabilities.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
Amazon shoppers are also going after this nifty neck fan, which is great for keeping cool on the go, along with this Stanley tumbler that can keep drinks ice cold for hours on end.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 June 2025
But Comfort still stays nice and smooth—remember, McLarens don’t use sway bars, instead relying on a nifty hydraulic roll control system.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The thrill of Bella exploring her vampiric powers is truly a treat; the lamb becomes the lioness thanks to her own super-speed, inexhaustible strength and nifty force field-generation.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nifty
Adjective
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And beyond the viral jokes littering Palmer’s comments are thousands of seemingly serious comments calling her video just an example of how leaning into feminine roles can be self care.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Sriram peppers her debut with offbeat characters, sometimes giving them names that are jokes in and of themselves.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Stradivarius violins, renowned for their superior acoustics and visual beauty, have a certain mystique in the classical world.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Since welcoming their children, both the rapper and the beauty mogul have been vocal about the positive impact parenthood has had on their lives.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The two had several tough plays against one another, and shared plenty of laughs on the court.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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During the day out, the two took a dip in the pool and appeared to share laughs throughout the day.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The onetime dream of widespread debt forgiveness has been extinguished, and a five-year reprieve for people who had defaulted on student loans expired in May of this year.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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With the help of a starlet named Vera, her dream of meeting him slowly takes shape.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Cargill hit an awesome Jaded from the top rope through a table.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In the coming weeks, a trio of celestial marvels will grace our skies, including a total lunar eclipse, partial solar eclipse and dual visibility of Venus.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The three enormous fiberglass sharks were technical marvels, but designed for freshwater.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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“Nifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nifty. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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