as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business
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Recent Examples of clear-eyed
Locally a superstar, Lo is clear-eyed about where Hong Kong sits in his sense of self as his ambitions grow.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s no doubt that clear-eyed determination is what makes Carden a reliable presence in comedy.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Ike is 22 now, full of confidence and clear-eyed appreciation for his chances in life.
—Taylor Batten, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Every Brilliant Thing is unsparing and clear-eyed in its presentation of the realities of depression and suicide, yet glows with a hopeful, life-affirming aura that convincingly depicts the value of struggle, and the beauty in tenacity.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s no doubt that clear-eyed determination is what makes Carden a reliable presence in comedy.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Ike is 22 now, full of confidence and clear-eyed appreciation for his chances in life.
—Taylor Batten, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Every Brilliant Thing is unsparing and clear-eyed in its presentation of the realities of depression and suicide, yet glows with a hopeful, life-affirming aura that convincingly depicts the value of struggle, and the beauty in tenacity.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
Adjective
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This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This navy Continental Carry-on Luggage blends durability with smart design details that frequent travelers will appreciate right away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More astute attention to character development, and more honest portrayals of how most of us really live.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whatever his flaws, the president has been politically astute throughout his tenure, carefully avoiding the trap of letting the perfect be the enemy of good.—
Kelly Sloan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Which makes streamers going all-in on profits right now look like a cutthroat but ultimately shrewd move.—
Jennifer Silverman,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Arizona coach’s shrewdest move of the season?—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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All that credit goes to the co-creators Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and director Tye Blue, who have crafted one of the sharpest books Broadway has seen in years.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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After that, they’re called thornbacks, a thornback being a bottom-feeding skatelike fish with sharp spikes running along its spine.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-eyed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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