keen/sharp eye
noun
: a special ability to notice or recognize a particular thing or quality
He has a keen/sharp eye for detail.
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Akhtar has a keen eye for the hypocrisy of the namaste-espousing elite, and no vampire facial, jar of manuka honey or hot yoga session is spared from her mordantly funny wit.
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Calum Marsh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Fatio had a keen eye for drama, decadence, and detail, evident in the grand spiral staircases and expensive ceilings.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
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.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Beyond his philanthropic and institutional roles, Lo is a discerning collector with a keen eye for emerging talent and a deep appreciation for artistic innovation.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Calum Marsh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Fatio had a keen eye for drama, decadence, and detail, evident in the grand spiral staircases and expensive ceilings.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
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.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Beyond his philanthropic and institutional roles, Lo is a discerning collector with a keen eye for emerging talent and a deep appreciation for artistic innovation.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Keen/sharp eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keen%2Fsharp%20eye. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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