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
South Florida immigration advocates, while celebrating the victory in court this week, were also clear-eyed about the legal fight ahead, warning that Reyes’ decision is not the end but the beginning, even though the ruling, for now, protects families and local economies.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
What Shark has going for it though, is a clear-eyed view into the future.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
The cast is perfection and Wainwright’s sharp writing is, as always, hilarious, clear-eyed and heartbreaking.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
At the same time, policymakers must be clear-eyed about the risks.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
What Shark has going for it though, is a clear-eyed view into the future.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
The cast is perfection and Wainwright’s sharp writing is, as always, hilarious, clear-eyed and heartbreaking.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
At the same time, policymakers must be clear-eyed about the risks.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
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Operations are fully paperless, a NORDAQ filtration system eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, and smart climate control throughout helps curb energy usage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Txhoihf Door Draft Stopper A door draft stopper is a smart home pick that can help lower heating and cooling costs by keeping warmth inside during cold months and the AC inside during summer.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a ruse that, for lack of a more astute reference point here, feels very Don Draper-coded, Rose poses as the dear male soldier who died next to her in battle, figuring why waste the deeds to perfectly decent land, or his name.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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All this is strange and disappointing, because Holmes is a gifted biographer, not to mention a fluent translator of science and an astute reader of poetry.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their sly and winning songwriting deftly embraced more than a wink-wink, nudge-nudge of shrewd parody and unabashed social incorrectness.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lens finished only one point behind PSG that season and Haise was praised for his shrewd tactical ability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The crab is mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar for boldness and cream cheese and Havarti for creaminess.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Using scissors, or knives that aren’t sharp may crush the vascular tissue and prevent the flowers from taking up water, leading to faster decline.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-eyed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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