as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
a loan officer who has the clear-sightedness to know when a business venture is a sure loser
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Noun
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Chinese companies are mandated by law to assist China's intelligence agencies when needed.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025 -
Unethical competitive intelligence is, unfortunately, usually par for the course in the software industry.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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In fact, research has found that some animal species may indeed use wit to strengthen their bonds in the same way that many have the capacity for love, fear, sorrow, guilt, anger, shame, disgust and empathy – and that primates smile and some rats can giggle.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Director Vanessa Stallings’ entertaining and breezy staging brims with razor-sharp wit, physical comedy and pop-out visual surprises.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Many family members and friends have offered nuggets of wisdom to my son during his graduation.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In a profile for Vulture published Monday, June 2, the 38-year-old Sinners actor — who previously starred in 2021's A Journal for Jordan, directed by Washington — opened up about the wisdom the two-time Oscar winner, 70, shared with him about overexposure in the age of social media.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Scholars and journalist have tried to glean insight into his thinking by reading his speeches and writings and going through archival tape.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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The accompanying tool kit, developed in collaboration with Woolmark’s global network of textile experts, provides in-depth insights into wool’s performance in denim applications, offering guidance on fiber selection, fabric construction, finishing techniques, and sustainability practices.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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“Clear-sightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-sightedness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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