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astute

[uh-stoot, uh-styoot] / əˈstut, əˈstyut /


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Each piece reads like a finely crafted essay, enriched by astute literary references and poignant observations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Paul Block, a German immigrant who proved an astute advertising executive, launched Block Communications in New York in 1900.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Hollub was regarded as a talented petroleum engineer but she was less astute as a financial manager.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

His century against Pakistan was sensational, his on-field leadership tactically astute, but throughout he has looked England's only world-class frontline batter.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

That’s what the counselor at school said anyway about Grandma’s and Mom’s ghosts, which was pretty astute considering I hardly told her anything.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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