gimlet-eyed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimlet-eyed
Adjective
  • Wojtak-Hissong will play Danny Keenan, a restless, sharp-eyed Hell’s Kitchen teenager and Officer Keenan’s son, an errand boy for the Westies despite his father’s disapproval.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Judge Paul Hollywood has been a mainstay since the very beginning, offering his signature handshakes and sharp-eyed critiques.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Gibson’s book delves into her struggles with finances and health, as well as her complicated relationship with Diane, who died in 2022, with clear-eyed sincerity.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Fastvold doesn’t directly explore the theological dimensions of Ann’s faith aside from depicting her clear-eyed dedication to it.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Gimlet-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimlet-eyed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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