Definition of levelheadednext

levelheadedness

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of levelheaded
Adjective
So far, his balancing act is keeping him levelheaded and determined. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Stack tries to stay levelheaded during moments like that. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
That levelheadedness allowed the team to rally from a 29-point deficit. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 13 June 2026 Michael Bluth is exceptional because of the wealth his family used to enjoy, but also because of his seeming—and, to be fair, intermittently absent—levelheadedness despite the bubble in which the rest of his family still stubbornly, tenuously lives. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for levelheaded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levelheaded
Adjective
  • Our tortured contemporary education is a logical outgrowth of its origin story.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But with wingers like Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper, the logical spot for her was striker.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • For properties other than single-family homes and duplexes, the statute addresses reasonable provisions for clean and safe common areas along with services such as garbage removal and extermination of certain pests.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • These are reasonable explanations for a temporary change, Desai says.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • In layman’s terms, critical thinking is the ability to think independently by questioning claims, weighing evidence, and making reasoned judgments.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Sometimes our rational understanding of life and death bumps into a seemingly impossible presence.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • So in the short term, these employers are arguably making an economically rational decision — but one that may still come at their employees’ expense.
    — Dylan Scott, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Before expanding cameras into every neighborhood, there are more sensible, actionable solutions.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The California Coastal Act just turned 50, balancing sensible development with conservation and public access.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • SpaceX shares jumped nearly 8% on Wednesday, their best single-session performance since August.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The two musicians are so good at aping the sounds they were raised on that originality and reference become one and the same.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The driver still needs a valid license and all the parts need to be working correctly.
    — Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • You will be asked for a valid form of identification to vote.
    — Eva Flowe October 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levelheaded. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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