clearheadedness

Definition of clearheadednessnext

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Noun
  • To recognize the lucidity of Bushnell’s rage would be, so the thinking went, to endorse self-immolation, to be at risk of infection.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Not even those who, inspired by occasional bouts of yellow fever, had sure access to fleeting moments of lucidity.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • However, American travelers who had been told to shelter in place during the unrest reported signs of normalcy returning to Puerto Vallarta early Monday afternoon.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Weeks would pass before normalcy was restored.
    Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Away from the track, Friedrich is a working police officer, adding an air of normality to an all-time great athlete.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
  • But after such an odd week to start F1’s on-track running in 2026, some normality will resume in two weeks at the first Bahrain test.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.
    Tyler Curtis, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Residents reportedly lived in deplorable conditions at the since-shuttered recovery site, an unlicensed behavioral health center called the Thomas Suites Campus of Care, where there were reports of rampant drug dealing and no running water.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The entire line is rooted in Korean scalp rituals, targeting exfoliation, nourishment, and scalp health.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Protein Bars While protein is a go-to food for weight loss, the healthfulness of protein bars varies significantly.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Yet their actual healthfulness depends on several factors, including nutrients, serving size, and overall dietary balance.
    Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
    Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Clearheadedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearheadedness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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