keen/sharp eye
noun
: a special ability to notice or recognize a particular thing or quality
He has a keen/sharp eye for detail.
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The excellent watchdogs at the Citizens Budget Commission, who have kept a sharp eye on the finances of the state and city since 1932, say quite correctly that the tables should be published by the governor’s Division of the Budget before the voting.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Beyond his philanthropic and institutional roles, Lo is a discerning collector with a keen eye for emerging talent and a deep appreciation for artistic innovation.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Editorial StandardsForbes Accolades Jennifer Lee is an editor specializing in luxury fashion, beauty, and travel, with a keen eye for emerging trends and industry news.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 26 Mar. 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
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Beyond his philanthropic and institutional roles, Lo is a discerning collector with a keen eye for emerging talent and a deep appreciation for artistic innovation.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Editorial StandardsForbes Accolades Jennifer Lee is an editor specializing in luxury fashion, beauty, and travel, with a keen eye for emerging trends and industry news.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 26 Mar. 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
See All Example Sentences for keen/sharp eye
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“Keen/sharp eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keen%2Fsharp%20eye. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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