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
Not only a testament to fine craftsmanship, the Roman diatreta also, thanks to Meredith’s astute observation, now reflects the social network behind the item of luxury, according to Archaeology News.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
But astute viewers will see some other familiar, and perhaps surprising, rock ‘n’ roll faces in the production.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2025
Senne Lammens continuing his composed start to his United career could at least counteract those types of chances for Brighton, while Amorim’s defenders will need to be astute to the movement of Hurzeler’s front-line.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The odd, sometimes astute connections and ideas her seemingly new brain forms are not entirely unpleasant.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
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An elastic waistband stays comfortable for hours, making this a smart pick for long flights or full travel days.—
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There are smart-looking couples in the mix, too, snagging a romantic getaway in the heart of Austin—near live music, bars, and restaurants and just 10 miles from the airport.—
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Both deserve credit for some shrewd additions, like the trades for Jowon Briggs, Harrison Phillips and Jarvis Brownlee.—
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Thus, unnecessary expansion is one of the shrewdest ways of funding necessary repair.—
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Jackson, who signed on to represent Nick a day after his arrest, is one of the most prominent lawyers in the country — a savvy criminal defense attorney who previously represented Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Karen Read.—
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Amazon is packed with smart, savvy, and budget-friendly storage and organization finds that can effortlessly transform every room of your home without breaking the bank.—
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Or similarly, users pointing out that the Ratliff children, when seated three abreast, resemble the three wise monkeys of see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil.—
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Up in the balcony, even Statler and Waldorf have stopped cracking wise.—
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“Astute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astute. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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