as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
I've always appreciated my father's levelheaded advice
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Recent Examples of levelheaded
May remains levelheaded in this moment of her career, on the eve of the new Scream’s debut in theaters, as an actress who can now say she's been sought out by filmmakers.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
In a relationship characterized by levelheaded stability, competition between the United States and China would endure.
—Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2025
Collins will play Louis, White Sun’s good-natured and levelheaded cousin.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 July 2025
This makes the usually levelheaded Venita’s behavior make way more sense.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
In a relationship characterized by levelheaded stability, competition between the United States and China would endure.
—Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2025
Collins will play Louis, White Sun’s good-natured and levelheaded cousin.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 July 2025
This makes the usually levelheaded Venita’s behavior make way more sense.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levelheaded
Adjective
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Berman and Kessler argue this is a logical and organic pivot for MMRs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, a resignation or even a leave of absence now looks like a logical outcome.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With a reasonable chance that both sides win all their remaining games, the size of each victory matters.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Although executors may be paid reasonable compensation—often up to 5% of the estate’s value—you aren’t required to accept the role.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Knowledge is not understood as the product of an objective and rational analysis of reality, but as the result of an intersubjective negotiation process.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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No rational argument could convince them otherwise.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some of it is the sensible human desire to spend retirement somewhere a snow shovel is not considered essential equipment.—
Larry Clifton,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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These were sensible design choices for that era.—
Bob Diamond,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In California, the Los Angeles County Counsel is probing allegations that State Farm delayed, underpaid and denied valid insurance claims from last year's wildfires.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Twin Metals filed a federal lawsuit seeking a declaration that the leases are still valid but a judge threw the case out in 2023.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levelheaded. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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