as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
I've always appreciated my father's levelheaded advice
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
the judge had developed a reputation for no-nonsense levelheadedness in deciding cases
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Recent Examples of levelheaded
Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2025
Collins will play Louis, White Sun’s good-natured and levelheaded cousin.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In a relationship characterized by levelheaded stability, competition between the United States and China would endure.
—Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2025
Collins will play Louis, White Sun’s good-natured and levelheaded cousin.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Noun
As the Dolphins begin to shift focus to Week 2, the importance of levelheadedness cannot be understated.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levelheaded
Adjective
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Taking that kind of approach to free agency is prudent, understandable, logical and probably smart more often than not.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your 4th House of Family receives support as sensual Venus sextiles unearthing Pluto in your logical 2nd house, nudging you to refresh your routines and polish your living space.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is not the time for fiscal prudence for the Sharks.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Davion Mitchell has been here before, the risk-reward crossroads between going full speed, shoulder first through a hard screen or practicing prudence.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum defied reasonable expectations to return from a torn Achilles in under a year and have vaulted the Celtics from fun underdog story to bonafide title contenders.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Protect your peace so wisdom arrives in stillness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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That's the wisdom of our universe.—
Kara Frame,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some of the messages of support seemed motivated by a sense of friendship, or at least celebrity-class solidarity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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For some, the fact that she was left out makes no sense.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The business side of football will feel perfectly rational.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Austen would have advocated for a more rational and supportive understanding of women’s bodies in health and illness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Grace balances a razor sharp wit with striking sincerity and absolute cool.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The poor thing must’ve been scared out of its wits.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levelheaded. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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