as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
a political observer renowned for her astuteness
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Noun
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Unethical competitive intelligence is, unfortunately, usually par for the course in the software industry.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025 -
Chinese companies are mandated by law to assist China's intelligence agencies when needed.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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With his signature blend of lo-fi aesthetics and sharp, high-concept wit, Reece delivers another visionary exploration of Oklahoma and a darkly comic meditation on the fractured American soul.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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Black Bag succeeds on its style and chilly wit, and on the cool, nervy appeal of its two stars.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
20 Jan. 2023
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But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
8 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Often, this insight arose in conversation with other women, in consciousness-raising groups.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The executive met with Variety ahead of the event to discuss his insights into the Kingdom’s growing role in the global animation market, Manga Productions’ distribution strategy and how homegrown talent is being nurtured through national training programs and international collaborations.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Astuteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astuteness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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