astute
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Mr. Boorman comes across as donnish, astute and likable, but also arrogant and dismissive of legitimate concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Parton sang “I’m just a backwards Barbie / too much make-up, too much hair”, but her image was both a coat of armour and an astute disguise that helped get her noticed in show business.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Gepe made an astute observation: that my life-changing experience with “Cien Años” was not due to a single factor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
“The thing about Lindsey, I always knew in his heart where he wanted to go, but he was a very astute politician to get there,” McCaul said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
"How astute of you. I am Jean de Joinville, one of the king's companions. When the king goes out, one of us often dons an imitation crown, for the king's protection."
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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