as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a police detective known to be an astute judge of character
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Recent Examples of astute
Brennan earlier discussed Putin’s experience as a KGB agent and described the Russian leader as an astute manipulator.
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Andy, in his most astute moment of the episode, points out that Jax does have control.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
An astute judge of talent, Reid also suggested John Bonham fill the drum chair in Led Zeppelin.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Elliott Investment Management Ownership: n/a Average Cost: n/a Activist Commentary: Elliott is a very successful and astute activist investor.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Andy, in his most astute moment of the episode, points out that Jax does have control.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
An astute judge of talent, Reid also suggested John Bonham fill the drum chair in Led Zeppelin.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Elliott Investment Management Ownership: n/a Average Cost: n/a Activist Commentary: Elliott is a very successful and astute activist investor.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astute
Adjective
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And that's not even counting any of the wholly original new shows this fall that are smart, gripping and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Elena Linari is a smart defensive signing, too.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Shrek 2 took everything audiences loved about the first movie and amplified it, from the absurdist takes on fairy tale legends to its shrewd deployment of pop culture iconography.—
Skyler Trepel September 1,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Boston is a first-class organization that scouts well, drafts well and always manages to make shrewd trades and financial decisions, but the Celtics' road back to the finals just became exceedingly more difficult.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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To enjoy bushels of your favorite fruits, there are some savvy ways to improve the health of your trees and enhance your harvest.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Even though the Fever could get into the playoffs, bringing Clark back might not be a wise decision.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, nutrition-wise, corn tortillas typically offer more advantages thanks to fewer calories, less sodium, and a higher fiber content.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Astute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astute. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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