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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clear-eyed
At the same time, the documentary is a tender but clear-eyed family portrait.
—
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton, Eliza Schuyler (the middle sister who married the musical’s eponymous hero), fiery Angelica Schuyler Church (the eldest), and clear-eyed Peggy Schuyler Van Rensselaer (the youngest) come with their own playlist.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Still, there’s no clear-eyed evaluation of Winnipeg’s ability after a single game played.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Mussolini is at once an incisive psychological portrait of one of the 20th century’s most destructive individuals and a clear-eyed dissection of fascism’s politically expedient, intellectually incoherent origins.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton, Eliza Schuyler (the middle sister who married the musical’s eponymous hero), fiery Angelica Schuyler Church (the eldest), and clear-eyed Peggy Schuyler Van Rensselaer (the youngest) come with their own playlist.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Still, there’s no clear-eyed evaluation of Winnipeg’s ability after a single game played.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Mussolini is at once an incisive psychological portrait of one of the 20th century’s most destructive individuals and a clear-eyed dissection of fascism’s politically expedient, intellectually incoherent origins.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
Adjective
-
Marisol Quilt Crafted from 100% cotton, Pottery Barn’s Marisol Quilt is a smart and stylish bedding option for the fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
-
Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
But astute viewers will see some other familiar, and perhaps surprising, rock ‘n’ roll faces in the production.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Senne Lammens continuing his composed start to his United career could at least counteract those types of chances for Brighton, while Amorim’s defenders will need to be astute to the movement of Hurzeler’s front-line.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Well, in a shrewd bit of scheduling, just as its fifth series concludes, Apple TV is premiering yet another Mick Herron adaptation centered around the bumbling inner workings of British government, starring an Oscar-winning national treasure to boot.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
-
The soap opera veteran, who has spent more than five decades playing farm girl–turned–shrewd businesswoman Maggie Horton, recently revealed her cancer battle during a conversation with TV Insider.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
In general, acting quickly is key since the pain can be sharp and overwhelming within the first few seconds.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
-
The negligible homicide case is seen through the strongest of microscopes, bringing flashbacks of the backstory into sharp focus as questions about faith and the human psyche soon arise.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-eyed. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share