astute

Example Sentences

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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

To Grisham’s credit, she will probably go down in history as the smartest, most politically astute press secretary of either Trump administration.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

United’s Scott Kirby is seen as a bold, straightforward leader, while Delta’s Ed Bastian is viewed as financially astute executive, reaping the benefits of a solid background in finance.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 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