Definition of levelheadednext

levelheadedness

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noun

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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
  • The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The enforcement stems from Spotify’s requirement that family plan members reside at the same address—a seemingly reasonable policy in concept.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 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
  • Radiation safety authorities approved the initial STUK evaluation in August 2026, paving the way for the government to grant an operating license valid through 2070.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Boaters who already have valid Mussel Fee Stickers do not have to pay the higher fee until their stickers expire, California State Parks confirmed Friday.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levelheaded. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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