good/keen/sharp eye
noun
: a special ability to recognize a particular thing or quality
He has a keen eye for details.
He has a good eye for quality.
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Having spent the past 35 years exploring 83 countries and visiting nearly every U.S. national park, Ian has developed a sharp eye for hidden treasures.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Taking cues from customer interest, viral trends, and breakthrough new arrivals, retail experts have developed a keen eye for what’ll be the next big thing.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Egor Demin, guard, Brigham Young — NBA scouts will be keeping a keen eye on the 6-9 Demin, who grew up in Russia and found his way to BYU.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
Users will be watching with a keen eye to see if these changes add a meaningful layer to gameplay.
F1 25: New Online Co-Op Events
This year’s game will introduce the Invitationals in F1 World.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Taking cues from customer interest, viral trends, and breakthrough new arrivals, retail experts have developed a keen eye for what’ll be the next big thing.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Egor Demin, guard, Brigham Young — NBA scouts will be keeping a keen eye on the 6-9 Demin, who grew up in Russia and found his way to BYU.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
Users will be watching with a keen eye to see if these changes add a meaningful layer to gameplay.
F1 25: New Online Co-Op Events
This year’s game will introduce the Invitationals in F1 World.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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