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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Many people have praised her keen eye for fashion, and Katya has even received messages from others who have been inspired to look through their parents' closets for hidden gems. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 Those two work together really well because Dane has a keen eye. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025 Despite their amateur roots, the clips shared by Alvarez showed that the director has always had a keen eye for what works on screen and a knack for storytelling. Jamie Lang, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for keen/sharp eye

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“Keen/sharp eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keen%2Fsharp%20eye. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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