as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a police detective known to be an astute judge of character
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Recent Examples of astute
It should be noted that Bouchard was an astute draft selection by Chiarelli and his scouts in 2018.
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Look for ‘something beautiful every day’ Teens are astute anthropologists of human behavior.
—Deborah Farmer Kris, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Sorrow and wonder intermingle in the astute girl’s turbulent journey.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
In Disappoint Me, Danin builds on her astute portraits of romance to tell the story of Max, a trans woman in her 30s fed up with the way her life has turned out.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Look for ‘something beautiful every day’ Teens are astute anthropologists of human behavior.
—Deborah Farmer Kris, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Sorrow and wonder intermingle in the astute girl’s turbulent journey.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
In Disappoint Me, Danin builds on her astute portraits of romance to tell the story of Max, a trans woman in her 30s fed up with the way her life has turned out.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astute
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Instead of chasing trends, smart companies stay committed to long-term brand building and reputation management.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Though plot details for Wake Up Dead Man remain tightly under wraps, audiences can expect the return of the shrewd detective parsing through yet another murderous mystery.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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But even with that in mind, this was a shrewd bet for the Rangers to make for a couple of reasons.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Contributing: Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Similarly, the winning formula behind Mamdani’s campaign – savvy use of social media – is not particularly hard for other progressive candidates to replicate.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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The wise stargazer brings warm clothes, bug spray and snacks — and takes breaks from staring at the sky every 30 minutes or so.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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For investors, is the resolve to assume tariff threats are bluffs and the impact easily handled a wise stance based on lessons learned in the April overshoot sell-off?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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“Astute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astute. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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