as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business
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Recent Examples of clear-eyed
His criticisms often feel less grounded in clear-eyed evaluation of the game and more on settling scores.
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Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
As with any Morris documentary, Chaos is clear-eyed and fleet-footed, balancing multiple perspectives and challenging its subjects.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Marty was a clear-eyed scholar of the violent elements of the human condition.
—Eboo Patel, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
And in the age of #MeToo, the film’s clear-eyed portrait of female harassment and empowerment feels thrillingly vital again.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
As with any Morris documentary, Chaos is clear-eyed and fleet-footed, balancing multiple perspectives and challenging its subjects.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Marty was a clear-eyed scholar of the violent elements of the human condition.
—Eboo Patel, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
And in the age of #MeToo, the film’s clear-eyed portrait of female harassment and empowerment feels thrillingly vital again.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
Adjective
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Dalman, 26, just reached the end of his rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons and is heralded as a smart, steady lineman who can be an asset as a run blocker.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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There are less ad-intrusive smart TV platforms available besides Roku.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pelosi, 84, is serving her 20th term representing her San Francisco district in Congress and is seen by many as one of the most astute and impressive American political leaders in modern times.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Andrews' nuanced design of P.L. Travers' creation is an astute, mellifluous, and delightfully intimidating creature of talent and propriety — and as the world would realize, so, too, was Andrews.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These people painted a picture of a shrewd capitalist, making practical calculations to protect his businesses.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Their shrewd negotiators would undoubtedly invoke American precedent to subdivide their political entities.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her wardrobe has more than just a whiff of the Cruella de Vil about it, all sharp black suits with dramatically curling high necks, and some (like this one) with mirror embellishments that look potentially dangerous.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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That sharp increase is driving many consumers to cut back on non-essentials like snack foods, according to market research firm NIQ.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-eyed. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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