shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business
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Longoria is refreshingly clear-eyed about the fact that Hollywood, unlike business, doesn’t reward effort with predictable returns.—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026 The line is more powerful for its sober, clear-eyed directness.—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026 Pictures From Home occupies an uneasy middle ground, functioning as a clear-eyed documentary and a deeply personal reckoning.—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026 His work bridges politics and culture, offering clear-eyed insight into the forces that shape American life.—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed