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
But there is a pretty clear-eyed way to look at what has happened to the Cavs in this series.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Mayor Mamdani came into City Hall clear-eyed about this reality and has made the housing crisis central to his agenda.
—Nicole Branca, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
But Todorovic is equally clear-eyed about the disruption that is coming regardless of how the debate is framed.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Still, Haddish is clear-eyed about her dramatic instincts.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Mayor Mamdani came into City Hall clear-eyed about this reality and has made the housing crisis central to his agenda.
—Nicole Branca, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
But Todorovic is equally clear-eyed about the disruption that is coming regardless of how the debate is framed.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Still, Haddish is clear-eyed about her dramatic instincts.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
Adjective
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Many professionals spend years trying to sound smarter, calmer, more agreeable, or more polished while gradually losing trust in their natural instincts and communication style.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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GreenLife brings smart design and colorful style to your everyday cooking with this Compact Stainless Steel Saucepan Set.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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While the criticism is well deserved, to its credit, the report does make a handful of astute observations that Democrats would be wise not to dismiss.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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The Cult Content Boom The three-part series, however, is grounded with an astute cast, headed by former cult member Hoyt Richards, a 1980s and ’90s supermodel, the face of global campaigns for Versace, Valentino, Cartier and Ralph Lauren.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The 56-year-old Iranian American, who grew up in Los Angeles, is the architect of shrewd moves that have brought Paramount within reach of its blockbuster merger that would redefine Hollywood.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Prove his nous in the transfer market Based on Nuno’s first window, Axel Disasi, 28, the loanee from Chelsea and Taty Castellanos, 27, the €29m arrival from Lazio, were shrewd signings.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Things take a sharp pivot when Liz and Dolores arrive at the Rhode Island State House.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Ben-Gvir has come under sharp condemnation from other Israeli leaders for making controversial videos, such as his treatment of flotilla activists who were detained after attempting to break the maritime blockade of Gaza.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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