as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a police detective known to be an astute judge of character
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Recent Examples of astute
Jacobs-Jenkins’ astute observations of White American life from his perspective as a Black playwright are fresh and illuminating.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Regardless, Long’s point was an astute and frightening one for the rest of the NFC:
Daniels isn’t just a promising rookie quarterback.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Costantini’s astute choice of clips shines a light on the culture at the time in all its sexism and homophobia.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Some elbow grease and astute prudence can get things back in proper gear.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Regardless, Long’s point was an astute and frightening one for the rest of the NFC:
Daniels isn’t just a promising rookie quarterback.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Costantini’s astute choice of clips shines a light on the culture at the time in all its sexism and homophobia.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Some elbow grease and astute prudence can get things back in proper gear.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astute
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There were quite a few impressive QB performances in all-star games this spring, and the Panthers investing in an heir apparent to Dalton might be smart business.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Subscribe Kuok Meng Wei, whose grandfather was once called the world’s shrewdest businessman by Forbes, is leading his family into what the 41-year-old describes as the hottest industry in decades.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Before ever stepping into the shoes of the shrewd lawyer Miranda Hobbes, Nixon had appeared in over 2,000 live performances of plays like The Philadelphia Story, The Real Thing, and Angels in America.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now, more than ever, Johnson needs savvy, experienced pros who can smoothly execute his agenda.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Uncovering Smart Strategies With Financial Tech And AI To stay competitive in 2025, financial leaders must be tech savvy and leverage emerging financial technologies, including AI.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Camino is wise; its lessons come slowly, mile by mile, day by day.—
Daniela Diaz,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Under the management of Gene, Bob, and Ron, the firm’s signature ‘good judgment and wise counsel’ combination gained another component: unparalleled care.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Astute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astute. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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