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as in lucid
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
waited until she was clearheaded to make the decision
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
woke up clearheaded and alert the next morning
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Recent Examples of clearheaded
In approaching the job, Tryfman has a refreshingly clearheaded view of the role.
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The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
On his seventh solo album, the British singer-songwriter pairs a grab bag of styles—synth-pop balladry, deep house, a Rolling Stones cover—with clearheaded lyrical introspection.
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Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
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Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
But while isolated on the water in a return capsule, astronauts need to remain focused and clearheaded.
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Taylor Lonner,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
Such detachment was meant to allow for accurate diagnoses and clearheaded decision-making.
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Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
In just 60 seconds, most people feel calmer, more clearheaded and more energized.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
On his seventh solo album, the British singer-songwriter pairs a grab bag of styles—synth-pop balladry, deep house, a Rolling Stones cover—with clearheaded lyrical introspection.
—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
But while isolated on the water in a return capsule, astronauts need to remain focused and clearheaded.
—
Taylor Lonner,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
Such detachment was meant to allow for accurate diagnoses and clearheaded decision-making.
—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
In just 60 seconds, most people feel calmer, more clearheaded and more energized.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearheaded
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But someone was lucid enough to tie the knot that secured her to the mountain.
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Audiences peer into the heart of things, and the whole world suddenly becomes lucid.
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As for her own struggles with substance abuse, Sweetin has been candid about her efforts to get sober after years of battling meth and cocaine addiction, in addition to alcoholism.
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
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Both Dayana Patino and her baby son Juan David Trujillo were in a stable condition on Sunday in hospital in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, AP reported.
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Four were listed in critical condition, and six others, including the driver, were listed in stable condition.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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People are being asked to have their trash and recycling at the curb at least one hour prior to their normal pickup time.
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Ray advises Anna to let the police handle the situation, which confirms him as the most rational character on the show and thus the only threat that Cady seems to recognize.
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Research from the LinkedIn B2B Institute, conducted with Les Binet and Peter Field, found that emotional B2B campaigns deliver roughly seven times the long-term effectiveness of rational ones.
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The fireworks sold by them are safe, sane and given a green light by the state fire marshal.
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Affluent suburbs tend to sit a good distance from the urban center but close enough for a sane commute.
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Brazil takes on Japan in an enticing first game of the day, while the Netherlands and Morocco meet in one of the more balanced matchups of the round.
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But rigatoni's firm, chewy texture contrasts with the silky sauce, creating a more balanced bite.
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“Clearheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearheaded. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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