as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
I've always appreciated my father's levelheaded advice
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Recent Examples of levelheaded
Zach LaVine has a new outlook From his first interview at media day, LaVine set a tone as a levelheaded leader that carried over to the court.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Oct. 2024
Oscar Nuñez, who played levelheaded accountant Oscar Martínez on the American version of The Office, will appear in Peacock's follow-up series to the classic workplace comedy, Entertainment Weekly has learned.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
But LaVine attacked this season with vigor, reshaping himself into a levelheaded leader and efficient scorer who earned quiet praise around the league.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
The first spot, which bowed last week, features SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan as a levelheaded wedding crasher.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Oct. 2024
Oscar Nuñez, who played levelheaded accountant Oscar Martínez on the American version of The Office, will appear in Peacock's follow-up series to the classic workplace comedy, Entertainment Weekly has learned.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
But LaVine attacked this season with vigor, reshaping himself into a levelheaded leader and efficient scorer who earned quiet praise around the league.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
The first spot, which bowed last week, features SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan as a levelheaded wedding crasher.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levelheaded
Adjective
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But there’s little logical argument for keeping him on.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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This is a logical form of thinking in the sense that AGI as an intellectual mechanism would be unable to compete in jobs that involve hands-on work.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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LPs expect distributions within a reasonable timeframe.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Florida's attorney general can collect civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs, while minors can also pursue up to $10,000 in damages.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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This may be a financially rational move, but also a negative signal to shareholders looking for leverage.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But the over-the-top operation in South Park generated a nationwide debate, not all of it rational, and a unified response of condemnation from San Diego Democratic leaders, including four members of the local congressional delegation.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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My students’ affront felt as sensible to me as expecting anatomy classes to flag each splay of flesh.—
erin Khuê Ninh
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
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Assuming the Guardians don’t chase down the Tigers and assert themselves as a juggernaut over the next six weeks, the most sensible method of buying would be an opportunistic move to address an issue not just for 2025, but for the future.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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But part of healing is unlearning the belief that your pain needs to be legible to others to be valid.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Under the Posse Comitatus Act, active-duty troops cannot be used for domestic law enforcement without explicit congressional approval or a valid invocation of the Insurrection Act.—
State Rep. Matt Blumenthal,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levelheaded. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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