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
  • Morris contributed a logical note to sneaky goings-on, and Lupus made his silent bit seem credible.
    Ed Olmstead, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • These athletes, many of whom are 22 or 23 years old, have logical reasons to extend their collegiate sports careers into their mid-20s or beyond.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The judge then reread his instructions on reasonable doubt before sending them back to continue deliberating.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Deadlocked jurors have deliberated seven days, with one panelist accused of misapplying reasonable doubt, exposing deep divisions over whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
    Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 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
  • Clearly, the most mutually beneficial option is for neither rational actor to talk.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Elliptic curves of rank 0, for example, have only a finite number of rational points.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Hardware or firmware that has already been used and studied in academic or institutional settings can be a sensible place to start, particularly when there is published technical evidence and an experienced user community behind it.
    Aaron Timm, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The three writers attempted to balance overall talent with building a sensible basketball team.
    Victor Wembanyama, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Godspell opened in March 1973 to pretty good reviews and disappointing box office.
    Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Most credit cards have variable interest rates that track the prime rate banks charge their best customers.
    Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • On some issues, former presidential special assistant Fried said, the administration has a valid argument.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The festival is free for children, seniors, college students with valid ID and military with valid ID.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levelheaded. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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