good/keen/sharp eye

noun

: a special ability to recognize a particular thing or quality
He has a keen eye for details.
He has a good eye for quality.

Examples of good/keen/sharp eye in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 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 Being aware of these dynamics—along with a strategy of conservative underwriting and a keen eye toward adding value—can help investors position themselves to capitalize on these unfolding events. Danny Kattan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Her keen eye for identifying great stories and cultivating relationships with talent will only fortify our growing slate of television, and Natalie and I are thrilled to have her on board. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 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 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 The Italian brand, based in the town of Carpi nearby Bologna, reported sales of more than $220 million last July and is known worldwide for being an alternative to the expensive offerings of the big luxury brands, with a keen eye for experimentation, trends and more affordable prices. Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024

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