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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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
Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This makes the usually levelheaded Venita’s behavior make way more sense.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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
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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That is logical, but Emmys aren’t always logical.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, certain decisions feel easier than others, even when both types of choices (intuitive and logical) seem important.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But those with long memories are tempering enthusiasm with prudence, remembering how the dot-com bubble led to unsustainable valuations and a painful crash.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was a chance for Biden to take the high road, to toe the fiscal line and display financial prudence.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Bondi could argue that her actions set a reasonable expectation that public officials should conduct themselves with respect towards other branches of government.—
Andrew Binns,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lawyers for the plaintiffs said their restraining order only prevented federal agents from making stops without reasonable suspicion, in line with the Constitution and Court precedent.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leadership often comes down to having the wisdom to make the most difficult business choices.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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First, some perspective courtesy of the wisdom and wit of former Chiefs coach Marv Levy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bryce Young has to be better After building up an immense sense of goodwill, locally and nationally, with his second-half performance from last year, Young essentially melted away in the Jacksonville heat.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Giving people a greater sense of agency.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even in situations where logic seems to provide you a clear answer, what seems rational may not always feel right or make sense for you personally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But will any of us fans still have our wits by then?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And any sensible apple grower in Ontario knew their cash crop would be the McIntosh.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many states take sensible steps—background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and safe storage laws—all policies that help reduce gun crime and gun deaths.—
Gabby Giffords,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levelheaded. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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