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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.
—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
The extremely clearheaded way Pistorius describes an experience that, thankfully, almost none of us will ever go through is what lends so much power to Ghost Boy’s narrative.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Delta 8 has a lower psychotropic potency than delta-nine and produces more clearheaded effects.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022
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
The extremely clearheaded way Pistorius describes an experience that, thankfully, almost none of us will ever go through is what lends so much power to Ghost Boy’s narrative.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Delta 8 has a lower psychotropic potency than delta-nine and produces more clearheaded effects.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearheaded
Adjective
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Broken down into five lucid chapters, the letter argues against a robotic future, and for a socially just one.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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After the disturbing death of Reverend Bryce at the end of last week’s episode of Widow’s Bay, Tom, Wyck, and Patricia search his office for clues that might explain why this seemingly lucid man of the cloth suddenly hung himself.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite its sober premise, the curatorial approach of A Kind of Paradise strikes a definitively hopeful tone.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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What Blinken and the others on the panel had to say was sober and sensible.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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One of the individuals was listed in temporary serious condition on Sunday, while the other was in stable condition.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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At a time when fossil fuel markets are driving price volatility and burdening families with higher utility bills, wind energy offers a stable, domestic source of power that is not subject to the unpredictable swings of gas prices.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Now that the garden is complete aside from normal plant replacements, Sterman recognizes it as the expression of her own evolution and growth as a garden designer as well as changing views on waterwise gardening.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The West Coast is also bracing for rising temperatures, with highs climbing to 10 to 25 degrees above normal this weekend.—
Christine Rapp,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Individually, these decisions seem rational.—
Maria Colacurcio,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Her rational brain doesn't stand a chance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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But sane Democrats are in short supply, on their way out, unlike the Platners of the party.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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That said, the adoption of a sane policy on freedom of expression, while laudable, is not a silver bullet.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The Best Summer Fruits With Protein Fruits are, of course, necessary to a balanced diet, with some selections, like citrus, rich in vitamin C, and others, including bananas, high in potassium.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Regular maintenance like balanced watering and soil care helps prevent brown patches.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Clearheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearheaded. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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