clearheadedness

Definition of clearheadednessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearheadedness
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
  • For Wade, that sense of normalcy is ultimately what matters most.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
  • There is the ponderous march of normalcy and daily life.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 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
  • Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.
    Katanga Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 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
  • Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The outpatient clinic opened in 2020 and offers services including primary care, as well as specialty health services such as laboratory work, telehealth, and mental health care, according to its website.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 19 Mar. 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
  • A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
    Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Clearheadedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearheadedness. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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