Astute
adjective
Having a good understanding or a high ability to notice small differences; clever.
She was an astute businesswoman who would take over her father's company at a young age.
Often appears as...
- astute observer
- astute analysis
adjective
Being able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it.
His astute handling of the crisis averted a disaster.
Often appears as...
- astute politician
- astute manipulation
adjective
Having a good understanding or a high ability to notice small differences; clever.
She was an astute businesswoman who would take over her father's company at a young age.
Often appears as...
- astute observer
- astute analysis
adjective
Being able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it.
His astute handling of the crisis averted a disaster.
Often appears as...
- astute politician
- astute manipulation
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Pro Tip 1/3Detail Oriented
Describes someone who carefully analyzes details to make clever decisions or insights.
Her astute observations on consumer behavior shaped the new marketing strategy.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Compliment
Use 'astute' when complimenting someone's ability to notice things that others might miss.
Your astute remarks during the meeting highlighted some key issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Business Perception
Common in business, referring to quick, strategic understanding in financial or marketing contexts.
His astute investments led to a substantial profit over the past year.
Pro Tip 1/3Detail Oriented
Describes someone who carefully analyzes details to make clever decisions or insights.
Her astute observations on consumer behavior shaped the new marketing strategy.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Compliment
Use 'astute' when complimenting someone's ability to notice things that others might miss.
Your astute remarks during the meeting highlighted some key issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Business Perception
Common in business, referring to quick, strategic understanding in financial or marketing contexts.
His astute investments led to a substantial profit over the past year.
Pro Tip 1/3Detail Oriented
Describes someone who carefully analyzes details to make clever decisions or insights.
Her astute observations on consumer behavior shaped the new marketing strategy.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Compliment
Use 'astute' when complimenting someone's ability to notice things that others might miss.
Your astute remarks during the meeting highlighted some key issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Business Perception
Common in business, referring to quick, strategic understanding in financial or marketing contexts.
His astute investments led to a substantial profit over the past year.
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The many meanings of...
overt religious and political interpretations fall away, giving way to detached contemplation of Michelangelo's artistic and technical skill. But even here, the astute viewer may notice that David's head and hand appear disproportionately large, a reminder that they were made to be viewed from below.
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Unraveling a Mapmaker’s...
he and the other geographers here in the office have spent a lot of time looking at satellite images of the sea ocean glacier but not just because it's pretty in that sprawling expanse of white they were searching for something and then if you're an astute observer what you're going to see is
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The perks of being a...
The first time I ever got behind the decks was on our opening night, in front of hundreds of people. I'd only just learned where the play button was. But, being previously faced with so many ultimatums, one's forced to be astute in adapting to new situations. That club night went on to become
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Stephen Friend: The hunt...
They didn't get AIDS. And astute clinicians tracked that down, and what they found was they were carrying mutations. Notice, they were carrying mutations from birth that were protective, that were protecting them from going on to get AIDS. You may also know that actually a line of therapy
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How "baby bonds" could...
with perseverance and hard work and the virtues of the free market, you can turn your proverbial rags into riches. Of course, the flip side is that the virtues of the market will likewise sanction those that are not astute,
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Protecting the brain...
becoming a brilliant world-class neuropsychologist I had a baby and that's not to say I ever went on to become a brilliant world-class neuropsychologist sorry Ted ah but I did go on to be a reasonably astute arguably
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Kim Gorgens: Protecting...
I had a baby. And that's not to say I ever went on to become a brilliant, world-class neuropsychologist. Sorry, TED. But I did go on to be a reasonably astute, arguably world-class worrier.
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The Genovese Family PIPE...
a bubble off a crispy critter but back was a very astute streetwise gangster he was no pushover when he hadn't one of his guys to go out and kill he would one of his guy while and killed
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Hamster Escapes Cage To...
in a hamster ball is astute enough to control the wrench
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Best Animal Escapes PIPE...
irresistible in a hamster ball is astute enough to
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The many meanings of...
overt religious and political interpretations fall away, giving way to detached contemplation of Michelangelo's artistic and technical skill. But even here, the astute viewer may notice that David's head and hand appear disproportionately large, a reminder that they were made to be viewed from below.
Video examples
Unraveling a Mapmaker’s...
he and the other geographers here in the office have spent a lot of time looking at satellite images of the sea ocean glacier but not just because it's pretty in that sprawling expanse of white they were searching for something and then if you're an astute observer what you're going to see is
Video examples
The perks of being a...
The first time I ever got behind the decks was on our opening night, in front of hundreds of people. I'd only just learned where the play button was. But, being previously faced with so many ultimatums, one's forced to be astute in adapting to new situations. That club night went on to become
Video examples
Stephen Friend: The hunt...
They didn't get AIDS. And astute clinicians tracked that down, and what they found was they were carrying mutations. Notice, they were carrying mutations from birth that were protective, that were protecting them from going on to get AIDS. You may also know that actually a line of therapy
Video examples
How "baby bonds" could...
with perseverance and hard work and the virtues of the free market, you can turn your proverbial rags into riches. Of course, the flip side is that the virtues of the market will likewise sanction those that are not astute,
Video examples
Protecting the brain...
becoming a brilliant world-class neuropsychologist I had a baby and that's not to say I ever went on to become a brilliant world-class neuropsychologist sorry Ted ah but I did go on to be a reasonably astute arguably
Video examples
Kim Gorgens: Protecting...
I had a baby. And that's not to say I ever went on to become a brilliant, world-class neuropsychologist. Sorry, TED. But I did go on to be a reasonably astute, arguably world-class worrier.
Video examples
The Genovese Family PIPE...
a bubble off a crispy critter but back was a very astute streetwise gangster he was no pushover when he hadn't one of his guys to go out and kill he would one of his guy while and killed
Video examples
Hamster Escapes Cage To...
in a hamster ball is astute enough to control the wrench
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Best Animal Escapes PIPE...
irresistible in a hamster ball is astute enough to
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Terry Eagleton
English Critic
I liked early Amis a lot, but I stopped reading him some time ago. I admire Hitchens on literary topics - I think he is very astute. McEwan, I read a bit. But I suppose it's more the ideological phenomenon that they represent together that interests me.
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Octavia E. Butler
American Writer
People who think about time travel stories sometimes think that going back in time would be fun because you would have all the information you needed to be much more astute than the people there, when the truth is of course you wouldn't.
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Jon Richardson
English Comedian
I'm neurotic by nature, but I'm wary of becoming more of a play than a comic - you don't want people coming to see a man having a breakdown for two hours. I'd prefer them coming to hear my astute and witty observations.
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Joseph Stiglitz
American Economist
A politically astute president who understood deeply the economics and politics of corporate tax reform could conceivably muscle Congress toward a reform package that made sense. Trump is not that leader.
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Billy Eckstine
American Musician
Oh, yeah. I know Dizzy. For years he's been my buddy way, way, way back. Dizzy is one of the most astute guys and one of the most learned guys in the world and knows exactly what he's doing musically.
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Robert Dallek
American Historian
The greatest presidents have been those who demonstrated astute judgment in times of crisis - often despite the advice they were getting.
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William Feather
American Author
One of the funny things about the stock market is that every time one person buys, another sells, and both think they are astute.
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Lawrence Schiller
American Producer
Marilyn was a great actress, not a dumb blond bombshell. She was very smart, very astute and a good businesswoman.
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Steven Spielberg
American Director
My head's not in the clouds, but I think I've gotten too much credit for being an astute businessman.
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Sebastian Lelio
Chilean Director
Death is astute as a master. It's a process that teaches people aspects of themselves.
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Terry Eagleton
English Critic
I liked early Amis a lot, but I stopped reading him some time ago. I admire Hitchens on literary topics - I think he is very astute. McEwan, I read a bit. But I suppose it's more the ideological phenomenon that they represent together that interests me.
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Octavia E. Butler
American Writer
People who think about time travel stories sometimes think that going back in time would be fun because you would have all the information you needed to be much more astute than the people there, when the truth is of course you wouldn't.
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Jon Richardson
English Comedian
I'm neurotic by nature, but I'm wary of becoming more of a play than a comic - you don't want people coming to see a man having a breakdown for two hours. I'd prefer them coming to hear my astute and witty observations.
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Joseph Stiglitz
American Economist
A politically astute president who understood deeply the economics and politics of corporate tax reform could conceivably muscle Congress toward a reform package that made sense. Trump is not that leader.
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Billy Eckstine
American Musician
Oh, yeah. I know Dizzy. For years he's been my buddy way, way, way back. Dizzy is one of the most astute guys and one of the most learned guys in the world and knows exactly what he's doing musically.
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Robert Dallek
American Historian
The greatest presidents have been those who demonstrated astute judgment in times of crisis - often despite the advice they were getting.
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William Feather
American Author
One of the funny things about the stock market is that every time one person buys, another sells, and both think they are astute.
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Lawrence Schiller
American Producer
Marilyn was a great actress, not a dumb blond bombshell. She was very smart, very astute and a good businesswoman.
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Steven Spielberg
American Director
My head's not in the clouds, but I think I've gotten too much credit for being an astute businessman.
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Sebastian Lelio
Chilean Director
Death is astute as a master. It's a process that teaches people aspects of themselves.
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