CLEARHEADEDNESS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

clearheadedness

noun

as in lucidity

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Noun

Dementia patients’ flashes of lucidity are offering hope to scientists and families.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Netizens were quick to joke about out the unusual outage affecting almost every major AI chatbot service, describing a momentary glimpse of lucidity for a society obsessed with a tech that’s deteriorating our cognitive abilities.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lucidity

Noun

Elsewhere in Riyadh, in an apparent effort to project an image of normalcy, the kingdom on Sunday kicked off a days-long energy conference that gathered industry executives from around the world.

— Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
As the months drag on since her husband’s arrest, Ortiz has scrambled to maintain a sense of normalcy in her family.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of normalcy

Noun

The crimson hue that may have been visible at the height of the eclipse will gradually fade as the crescent of the lunar disk exposed to direct sunlight grows, and normality reasserts itself over the natural satellite.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
By the time the world returned to relative normality, her priorities had shifted.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of normality

Noun

The court is confident in the soundness of the proceedings and the integrity of the judges.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
This project might strike you as dystopian and disturbing, or exciting and encouraging – and its ethical soundness comes down to a few key factors, several experts told CNN.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of soundness

Noun

My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The Fitbit Air is a budget-friendly, screen-free band focused primarily on health tracking, comfort, and long battery life.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

Ultimately, the healthfulness of the meal depends on everything on your plate—not just the chicken itself.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Protein Bars While protein is a go-to food for weight loss, the healthfulness of protein bars varies significantly.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 July 2026

Definition of healthfulness

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