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
This is an astute observation from perhaps hockey’s most astute coach.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Financially, few compare to Tottenham Hotspur’s astute business acumen, as football finance expert at the University of Liverpool Kieran Maguire pointed out on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast recently.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Onstage on this opening weekend of the festival is the Los Angeles indie rock act Together Pangea, but for some astute music-lovers in the crowd, Tovar is as recognizable as anyone who will be on this stage.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
But carry a big stick, in the form of astute sagacity.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Financially, few compare to Tottenham Hotspur’s astute business acumen, as football finance expert at the University of Liverpool Kieran Maguire pointed out on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast recently.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Onstage on this opening weekend of the festival is the Los Angeles indie rock act Together Pangea, but for some astute music-lovers in the crowd, Tovar is as recognizable as anyone who will be on this stage.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
But carry a big stick, in the form of astute sagacity.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astute
Adjective
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Some of it is also building on the brand that somebody really smart will take advantage of whatever opportunity is presented to them.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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Documenting lessons and celebrating smart risks strengthens the organization over time.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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He has been blamed for the company’s offshore tax tactics, its China expansion and its investment choices, all of which may have been reflective of shrewd management of a private enterprise, but are not necessarily appealing to voters.—
Matina Stevis-Gridneff,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Thunder has no fewer than 10 first-round picks and 10 second-round picks through 2029, thanks to multiple shrewd trades over the past several years.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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They have been elevated by some savvy architects, undercut by assorted chain operations and frequently left for dead by the side of the road.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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But the Bulls will have to be savvy in their selection process to repeat that feat this summer.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Relying on security architecture and mutual defense was not wise.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Infrastructure wise Wrexham are way behind the majority of their competitors.—
The Athletic FC Podcast,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Astute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astute. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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