clearheadedness

Definition of clearheadednessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearheadedness
Noun
  • To recognize the lucidity of Bushnell’s rage would be, so the thinking went, to endorse self-immolation, to be at risk of infection.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Not even those who, inspired by occasional bouts of yellow fever, had sure access to fleeting moments of lucidity.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Airports around the country are reporting a return to normalcy as Transportation Security Administration workers begin getting paid.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Teachers and faculty were urged to maintain normalcy leading to March 31.
    Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Away from the track, Friedrich is a working police officer, adding an air of normality to an all-time great athlete.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
  • But after such an odd week to start F1’s on-track running in 2026, some normality will resume in two weeks at the first Bahrain test.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.
    Katanga Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Last week, Narges was finally allowed a brief visit with her sister and two lawyers, who were alarmed at how rapidly her health had deteriorated.
    Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
  • From moldy cheese to meat sitting out overnight, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants in the last two weeks.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Protein Bars While protein is a go-to food for weight loss, the healthfulness of protein bars varies significantly.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Yet their actual healthfulness depends on several factors, including nutrients, serving size, and overall dietary balance.
    Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
    Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Clearheadedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearheadedness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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