keen/sharp eye

noun

: a special ability to notice or recognize a particular thing or quality
He has a keen/sharp eye for detail.

Examples of keen/sharp eye in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With a keen eye for emerging trends and a pursuit of excellence, Prevost continues shaping home services' future. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 Joan Didion’s distinctive prose and sharp eye were tuned to an outsider’s frequency, telling us about ourselves in essays that are almost reflexively skeptical. New York Times, 9 May 2024 With a focus on rare fashion from the 1980s to the present day, the vintage expert has a keen eye for more directional archival pieces – think Helmut Lang, Comme des Garçons, and Junya Watanabe. Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024 Though the book is ostensibly about basketball, There’s Always This Year is also fundamentally shaped by Abdurraqib’s keen eye toward social, political, and cultural dynamics, imbued with poetic pacing, musical allusions, and a vibrant mental map of his hometown. Hazlitt, 10 Apr. 2024 With a keen eye for talent, the group exists as something of a talent accelerator, nurturing the next generation of Michelin star collectors, and opening many distinct restaurants across the globe. Lela London, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Throughout his illustrious career, Dino Lucarelli has encountered numerous instances where his keen eye for detail and unwavering integrity have made all the difference. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024 But — as efforts such as The Sun’s various front pages perhaps indicate — it’s been keeping up with a keen eye on stopping the hysteria from spilling over. Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024 Candidates with a strong foundation in financial accounting, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for turning data into actionable insights will find this discipline aligns well with their skills and interests. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024

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“Keen/sharp eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keen%2Fsharp%20eye. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

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