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
Produced by Cyrus, Mike Crossey, and PJ Harding, the LP is clear-eyed and quietly confident, offering the clearest portrait yet of Cyrus as an artist and a person.
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Brittney McKenna, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Inspired by the real-life courtship between its married creators, Lena Dunham and Luis Felber, Too Much is nothing if not candid, analyzing its leads’ red flags with the clear-eyed empathy of a seasoned therapist.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Some movies aren't tied to true events but embody the American spirit nonetheless, like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) in its clear-eyed idealism or Independence Day's (1996) rah-rah patriotism.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
Situational leadership depends on a clear-eyed assessment of what’s truly needed.
—Antonio Garrido, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Brittney McKenna, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Inspired by the real-life courtship between its married creators, Lena Dunham and Luis Felber, Too Much is nothing if not candid, analyzing its leads’ red flags with the clear-eyed empathy of a seasoned therapist.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Some movies aren't tied to true events but embody the American spirit nonetheless, like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) in its clear-eyed idealism or Independence Day's (1996) rah-rah patriotism.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
Situational leadership depends on a clear-eyed assessment of what’s truly needed.
—Antonio Garrido, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Beyond that, Davis aims to beat the averages by astute management of the land.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This is also an astute question about this television program.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Japan’s shrewd, flexible adjustment to changing U.S. political winds over the long term is also fundamentally important.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The deal is a shrewd move by Netflix which rose to become the top platform in MENA following its launch there in 2015, but has faced growing competition from Shahid in recent years.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Weaver has also dealt with injuries this season and has not been quite as sharp.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Love has been razor sharp, has taken on a greater leadership role and is moving extremely well in the pocket again.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-eyed. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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