astute
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Like many Hitchcock thrillers, it is much more than an astute exercise in suspense and, once seen, lurks forever in the memory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an astute student of both politics and pop culture, has coyly alluded to the wedding chatter during press conferences.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
His astute handling of the October 1987 stock market crash, which saw more than 30% wiped off share prices, earned Greenspan many plaudits.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
But you were astute enough to put that into context and note that your connections were being monitored.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
“Attentive, astute, an active listener. It’s what has made you such a good servant, Ekon, and it’s what made Asafa weak.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing astute
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