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
Danow is clear-eyed about the challenges of living an observant Jewish life in Pensacola.
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Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But Kyiv remains clear-eyed that the Hungarian leader has not been replaced by a rabidly pro-Ukraine alternative.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
Over time, Adora becomes admirably clear-eyed about what actually brings her joy.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Metcalf plays his devoted wife Linda, the steady, clear-eyed anchor of the household who sees Willy more truthfully than anyone.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But Kyiv remains clear-eyed that the Hungarian leader has not been replaced by a rabidly pro-Ukraine alternative.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
Over time, Adora becomes admirably clear-eyed about what actually brings her joy.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Metcalf plays his devoted wife Linda, the steady, clear-eyed anchor of the household who sees Willy more truthfully than anyone.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
Adjective
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January 20 – February 18 A smarter routine or work shift could make life feel noticeably lighter today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A smarter routine or work shift could make life feel noticeably lighter today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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An astute judge of talent, Metheny has hired and nurtured a fair number of outstanding musicians in his bands over the years from far and near.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Tactful and politically astute, Pakula had earlier directed The Parallax View, the Warren Beatty thriller about political assassinations.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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But another Cox trade — sending pitcher Doyle Alexander to Detroit for a minor-leaguer named John Smoltz in 1987 — is considered one of the shrewdest in baseball history.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Twice, its shrewd business practices caught federal regulators’ attention.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Quince consistently delivers with airy linens, crisp cottons, and silhouettes that look sharp right out of a suitcase.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Wallstedt was sharp from the get-go Saturday, including buoying the Wild in killing the two first-period Avalanche power plays.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-eyed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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