clear head

noun

: the ability to think clearly
This job requires someone with a clear head.

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That provides investors a perfect opportunity to review their holdings with a clear head. Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 June 2026 That's a lot of emotional static for a decision that requires a clear head. Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026 Instead, he’s decided to accept each result as an occupational hazard to keep a clear head and to stay out of his own way. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 May 2026 Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, who is projected to be a top five selection, is the clear head of a draft class whose strength resides in the middle rounds. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026 Travis Kelce wanted to have a clear head when deciding. Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026 Conversations can be insightful without being too overwhelming, as this energy favors problem-solving and addressing issues with a clear head and an open heart. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026

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“Clear head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20head. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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