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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as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
a political observer renowned for her astuteness
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Recent Examples of astute
Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
In Disappoint Me, Danin builds on her astute portraits of romance to tell the story of Max, a trans woman in her 30s fed up with the way her life has turned out.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
The people that farm or garden are very interesting, very resourceful, very astute.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 1 June 2025
Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
Sorrow and wonder intermingle in the astute girl’s turbulent journey.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
In Disappoint Me, Danin builds on her astute portraits of romance to tell the story of Max, a trans woman in her 30s fed up with the way her life has turned out.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
The people that farm or garden are very interesting, very resourceful, very astute.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 1 June 2025
Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astute
Adjective
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The lead character is the prince, who doesn’t want to be on the throne and is not really that smart.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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She’s got that great State Farm commercial where everything’s better from the logo – terrific ad, very smart.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In an interview with Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Bartiromo brought up a Truth Social post from Trump saying Democrats had leaked intelligence around the Iran strike, to which the president interjected that they should be prosecuted.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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This is embodied intelligence – the idea that some elements of cognition can be outsourced to the body.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The Thunder’s championship run was the product of shrewd front office decisions, patient development, and a little bit of luck.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Were these the shrewd moves of a wunderkind on the doorstep of a historic election upset?—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Solo ended her high school career wit ha 63-19 record and a 1.78 ERA.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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With the shoreline in easy sight, the injured Nancy is stranded to fight off a killer shark with nothing more than her wits (and a seagull, which becomes her Wilson the volleyball).—
Chris Nashawaty,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The Hershey Company, known as a confectionery giant, is transforming itself into a snacking powerhouse through savvy acquisitions, bold brand building, and strategic retail partnerships.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In addition to lucrative NBA contracts from his time playing with the Cavaliers, Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, off the court, the father of three has displayed his business savvy as an entrepreneur.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Those who are successful in the job market learn how to embrace tradeoffs to make wise choices.—
Michael B. Horn,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Washington eventually adopted more sensible approaches that mobilized the resources of key allies, developed a wiser balance between conventional and nuclear tools, and assumed a less confrontational attitude toward Moscow.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
24 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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Citing authority vested by the U.S. Supreme Court, committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said the documents requested – regarding communications with other universities – will give lawmakers insight into crafting legislative reforms.—
Christen Smith,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Authors are carefully vetted to ensure their stories and insights align with the Forbes mission of driving success through innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Astute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astute. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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