keen/sharp eye

noun

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

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And yet, successions are nothing to trifle with, not least when the whole world is observing every move the company makes with a keen eye. Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 My experience has equipped me with a keen eye for detail and a comprehensive understanding of architectural principles and best practices. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 Akhtar has a keen eye for the hypocrisy of the namaste-espousing elite, and no vampire facial, jar of manuka honey or hot yoga session is spared from her mordantly funny wit. Calum Marsh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 Fatio had a keen eye for drama, decadence, and detail, evident in the grand spiral staircases and expensive ceilings. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keen/sharp eye

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“Keen/sharp eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keen%2Fsharp%20eye. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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