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
Stack tries to stay levelheaded during moments like that.
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Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
The two men—the most levelheaded among the chaperons—soon returned and confirmed that the path was safe.
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Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
May remains levelheaded in this moment of her career, on the eve of the new Scream’s debut in theaters, as an actress who can now say she's been sought out by filmmakers.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
In a relationship characterized by levelheaded stability, competition between the United States and China would endure.
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Da Wei,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for levelheaded
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
The two men—the most levelheaded among the chaperons—soon returned and confirmed that the path was safe.
—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
May remains levelheaded in this moment of her career, on the eve of the new Scream’s debut in theaters, as an actress who can now say she's been sought out by filmmakers.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
In a relationship characterized by levelheaded stability, competition between the United States and China would endure.
—
Da Wei,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for levelheaded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levelheaded
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Following the logical evidence feels like Detective 101, but their boss is gunning for an arrest so Gonzales gives in to Baxter’s impulse.
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Under this framework, participating engineering teams must successfully demonstrate operational quantum hardware that utilizes a specific range of low-hundreds logical qubits before the 2028 deadline.
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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
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Ray advises Anna to let the police handle the situation, which confirms him as the most rational character on the show and thus the only threat that Cady seems to recognize.
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Research from the LinkedIn B2B Institute, conducted with Les Binet and Peter Field, found that emotional B2B campaigns deliver roughly seven times the long-term effectiveness of rational ones.
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Whatever the case, your approach will be doable and sensible.
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Any sensible person wants a diversified portfolio.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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Club sources insist the process of finding a successor to Marco Silva remains ongoing and that comments made last week by Fulham vice chairman and director of football operations Tony Khan that there were two leading candidates for the role remain valid.
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Yet amidst the hype, scientists working in the aging field are broadly in agreement that the underlying notion is valid.
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“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levelheaded. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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