as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
a loan officer who has the clear-sightedness to know when a business venture is a sure loser
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Recent Examples of clear-sightedness
In any case, John is taken with Carolyn’s clear-sightedness.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-sightedness
Noun
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Charles is expected to talk about the defense, intelligence and security ties the countries have shared for decades.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Belarus’ presidential press service said the negotiations had involved intelligence services from seven countries.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nobody talked of anything but him—his magnificent exploits and irresistible wit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion, and your zest for life.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What stands out, in fact, is not Himelfarb’s illumination of the mechanics of chess but his insights regarding the psychologies of people.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have successfully revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism from Siberian permafrost, offering new insight into how life can endure extreme conditions over vast stretches of time.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Venusian shrewdness and Mercurian intelligence are coming together to boost your analytical powers — at least, in regard to your own finances.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seniors are always learning new skills and sharing them along with their wisdom.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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This taps the wisdom of the group, and an elevated sense of shared purpose is realized.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Clear-sightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-sightedness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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