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
We’re buoyed by recent news that Gov. Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to build a zero-emission nuclear power plant, and is clear-eyed about how a lack of reliable, affordable power will jeopardize the pro-business climate her administration has been working to foster.
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Linda Baran, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2025
Although the two were of different parties and had far different views on the role of government, Craddick described Turner as a loyal friend and a clear-eyed adviser.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Your path forward starts with a clear-eyed assessment of current capabilities, identifying where automation can drive the most impact and ensuring systems and data are AI-ready.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The most important trait an emergency manager can possess is a clear-eyed, complacency-free view of the threat landscape.
—Kelly McKinney, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
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Linda Baran, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2025
Although the two were of different parties and had far different views on the role of government, Craddick described Turner as a loyal friend and a clear-eyed adviser.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Your path forward starts with a clear-eyed assessment of current capabilities, identifying where automation can drive the most impact and ensuring systems and data are AI-ready.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The most important trait an emergency manager can possess is a clear-eyed, complacency-free view of the threat landscape.
—Kelly McKinney, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
Adjective
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Welcome to the age of conversational mobility, where natural dialogue with your car is becoming as routine as checking the weather on a smart speaker.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Use of cellphones, smart watches and accessories is prohibited in the performance space.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Andy, in his most astute moment of the episode, points out that Jax does have control.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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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
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But Tocqueville’s shrewder observation is that rising legal and economic equality indirectly produces social inequality as the dominant class is forced to confront the prospect of forfeiting its dominance.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Houston Astros might have been the shrewdest deadline buyer.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The comments were greeted by sharp statements from several Arab states, which condemned the use of the term as provocative and counterproductive to peace.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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For, in a market where everyone’s shouting, the sharpest ideas, delivered clearly, consistently and credibly, are what cut through.—
Henry McIntosh,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-eyed. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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