good/keen/sharp eye
noun
: a special ability to recognize a particular thing or quality
He has a keen eye for details.
He has a good eye for quality.
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The excellent watchdogs at the Citizens Budget Commission, who have kept a sharp eye on the finances of the state and city since 1932, say quite correctly that the tables should be published by the governor’s Division of the Budget before the voting.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Jay’s keen eye for detail, from set construction to artistic finishes, transforms each stage into an immersive world.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Known for his keen eye for talent and history of nurturing young stars, Heyman is now personally mentoring Breakker.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
His keen eye for the best examples of Ming and Qing dynasty ceramics resulted in a priceless collection including pieces that have been loaned to iconic international institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the V&A in London.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Jay’s keen eye for detail, from set construction to artistic finishes, transforms each stage into an immersive world.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Known for his keen eye for talent and history of nurturing young stars, Heyman is now personally mentoring Breakker.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
His keen eye for the best examples of Ming and Qing dynasty ceramics resulted in a priceless collection including pieces that have been loaned to iconic international institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the V&A in London.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Good/keen/sharp eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%2Fkeen%2Fsharp%20eye. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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