Joan Collins

We live in a quick-fix society where we need instant gratification for everything. Too fat? Get lipo-sucked. Stringy hair? Glue on extensions. Wrinkles and lines? Head to the beauty shop for a pot of the latest miracle skin stuff. It's all a beautiful £1 billion con foisted upon insecure women by canny cosmetic conglomerates.

American Actress

Lord Mountbatten

Churchill was the canny political animal, very devious, bursting with energy and determination, learning as hard as he could.

British Soldier

Jay Parini

The most dazzling aspect of 'Possession' is Ms. Byatt's canny invention of letters, poems and diaries from the 19th century.

American Writer

Tamzin Outhwaite

I was quite canny when I was doing 'EastEnders,' so the money went into property. I made sure that I didn't blow it all.

English Actress

Jessica Savitch

Many senators have developed a canny sense of what will play best for the audience.

American Journalist

Greg Boyle

We can't just settle for the low bar of pope as media-savvy, canny Curia manager.

American Clergyman

David Haye

I've got a really canny knack for avoiding big punches or clean punches.

British Athlete

Canny implies careful thinking in various situations, not exclusively financial ones.

Not Just Money

Describing someone as canny is generally positive, suggesting intelligence and foresight.

Subtle Praise

The term can imply that the person is so careful they may miss bolder opportunities.

Slight Caution

Canny often refers to clever strategies in business or politics, not just personal smarts.

Dealing Smarts

A canny person is often very aware of potential problems or traps in a situation.

Aware of Pitfalls

Canny is positive, suggesting someone is not just clever, but also practical and effective.

Positive Connotation

Canny implies being smart about money, like finding deals or avoiding waste.

Savvy Shopping

A canny person is good at managing a budget and prioritizing spending.

Budget Wisdom

Canny is not just about pinching pennies; it's strategic about when to save or spend.

Beyond Stingy

 than that traditional sub cartoon of him might imply this is him when he was still King of Scotland a canny man very intelligent man the most intelligent person ever to have sat on the English

Adam Nicolson: The King...

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Can light stop the...

 So, these canny crabs have found another source of housing.

Canny

Not Just Money

Subtle Praise

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