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
Over time, Adora becomes admirably clear-eyed about what actually brings her joy.
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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
The line is more powerful for its sober, clear-eyed directness.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Pictures From Home occupies an uneasy middle ground, functioning as a clear-eyed documentary and a deeply personal reckoning.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
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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
The line is more powerful for its sober, clear-eyed directness.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Pictures From Home occupies an uneasy middle ground, functioning as a clear-eyed documentary and a deeply personal reckoning.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
Adjective
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Semi-custom is, of course, cheaper and quicker to build than full bespoke, making a smart, low-stress entry point into yacht ownership.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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Niko Medved is very smart, very clever at using that zone.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The Flyers' 1-0 Game 6 overtime victory over the Penguins on Wednesday night served as early validation that general manager Danny Briere was astute in orchestrating an overdue rebuild and the payoff was a first playoff series win in a full NHL season since 2012.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Michelle is floating through life until a surprising connection with a high schooler challenges her friendship with her overbearing best friend, in this bitingly astute and exceptionally hilarious satire.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ironically, many donors facing this once-in-a-generation wealth transfer have spent decades making shrewd investment decisions to build their fortunes, only to dispatch their final philanthropic gifts with comparatively little scrutiny.—
Ed Smith-Lewis,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Taylor did not show up, which was a shrewd move.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To her surprise, Gary loves the idea of getting away from their terrible clients and neighbors, but Orson, who’s lately taken a sharp-right turn to the manosphere, is having none of it.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
3 May 2026
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That moment, however, didn’t come without criticism, and Seymour still remembers the sharp commentary that came as a result of the exaggerated hairstyle.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-eyed. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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