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
But this future requires us to approach these technologies with both optimism and clear-eyed recognition of their limitations.
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Max Bohun, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Still, Pankey remains clear-eyed and optimistic about APEX’s trajectory.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2025
The good news is that Trump himself is clear-eyed on matters pertaining to Iran.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
His clever and clear-eyed tenant and housemate, Viva Morales, is constantly thwarting his schemes.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
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Max Bohun, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Still, Pankey remains clear-eyed and optimistic about APEX’s trajectory.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2025
The good news is that Trump himself is clear-eyed on matters pertaining to Iran.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
His clever and clear-eyed tenant and housemate, Viva Morales, is constantly thwarting his schemes.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
Adjective
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The organization will help fund new ideas in smart home technologies, energy efficiency, digitization, safety and more.—
Jennifer Bradley Franklin,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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One key to that type of extended run, says Tear, is the smart deployment of follow-up singles — songs from a popular artist that prevent listeners from getting tired of their mega-hit, but don’t necessarily get in its way, either.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The directors’ astute perception of (mis)communication between the sexes stems from her experience growing up with her parents, who stayed together for societal and financial reasons.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Only this time, a tactically astute coach is required.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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To the world, Seema is a shrewd real estate broker.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Wonderfully surreal, completely original, and frequently hilarious, La Máquina — which also stars Eiza González (3 Body Problem) as Eduardo’s shrewd ex-wife, Irasema — packs a powerful punch.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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His equaliser against Leganes in March was a perfect example, with Bellingham sharpest to react when a shot cannoned off the crossbar.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Stocks sold off, pressured by a sharp spike higher in Treasury yields as traders grew worried that a new U.S. budget bill would put even more stress on the country’s already large deficit.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-eyed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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