as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
all the knowingness that comes from 20 years in the police department was evident in his appraisal of the situation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of knowingness
As with this trilogy’s previous installment, Depardon here depicts the hardships ofthe modern farmer with empathy but also a wry knowingness regarding the changing of the times.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
At other times, the writers’ knowingness was fed by rage.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
At other times, the writers’ knowingness was fed by rage.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowingness
Noun
-
Bobbi Queen, a former senior fashion editor at WWD who was known for her intelligence, wit and sense of style, died Thursday at her New York apartment at the age of 84.
-
Autonomy with human oversight Artificial intelligence handles much of CobraJet’s flight through an autonomous autopilot supported by electro-optical and infrared cameras.
Noun
-
To be sure, Maher’s ready wit and spontaneous repartee as a talk show host were central themes for the parade of chums who praised the honoree.
-
Jade stalked Chelsea, but Charlotte Flair interfered and hit Cargill wit the belt.
Noun
-
Any insight into the enigma that is Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, is of use to Wall Street and economists around the world.
-
The rerelease includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin.
Noun
-
But Russert says wisdom can help the political news landscape.
-
That's the kind of wisdom that takes a decade to build and one quarterly decision to permanently destroy.
Cite this Entry
“Knowingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowingness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
