Synonyms of clear-eyednext
: clear-sighted
a clear-eyed assessment

Examples of clear-eyed in a Sentence

shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business
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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 Locally a superstar, Lo is clear-eyed about where Hong Kong sits in his sense of self as his ambitions grow. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 There’s no doubt that clear-eyed determination is what makes Carden a reliable presence in comedy. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clear-eyed was in 1530

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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear-eyed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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