How to Use astute in a Sentence

astute

adjective
Definition of astutenext
Synonyms for astutenext
  • He is an astute observer of the current political scene.
  • Your astute business sense will keep you afloat, although you could be distracted by social affairs.
    — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Look for support from friends and colleagues who admire your astute observations.
    — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
  • For instance, an astute observer might note that software tends to be highly reproducible.
    — Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021
  • Why then, an astute observer might ask, does Kahmora show up to set wearing full hip/ass pads and a breastplate with erect nipples?
    — Paul McCallion, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2021
  • An astute political reporter and guardian of the highest standards.
    — Dave Bryan, Star Tribune, 9 Mar. 2021
  • In a year where the tackle class has excellent depth, finding a young alternative who can step in for James would be an astute move.
    — Nicholas McGee, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • Such convictions made evangelicals astute students of world events.
    — Matthew Avery Sutton, The New Republic, 14 Jan. 2021
  • The Magic would be astute to try to get a return on Fournier, who has missed nine games because of injury and could help a playoff-caliber team.
    — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Feb. 2021
  • One of Hong Kong’s most astute investors, Goodwin Gaw, profiled in this issue, encountered his own dilemma this year.
    — Justin Doebele, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2021
  • In the story about a duo that scams the elderly, González plays Fran, the astute partner in life and crime to Pike’s unscrupulous Marla.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Lebowitz seamlessly shifts from making wisecracks about tourists to offering astute theories about the state of modern art, culture, and life in New York City.
    — Sarah Adams, Town & Country, 19 Jan. 2021
  • While these changes can make some documents impenetrable for non-natives, astute specialists will have experience untangling them.
    — Billie Cohen, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2021
  • Thanks to the astute commenters who’ve pointed out this friend-turned-enemy is rumored to be Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Baron Mordo.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The astute nerd will ask why not just keep the ISS at the same low pressure as the suit.
    — Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2023
  • But the way to win big in the NBA still comes down to an astute front office.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel.com, 12 May 2018
  • The Democrats are very lucky to have someone as astute as Pelosi in charge.
    — John Wildermuth, SFChronicle.com, 21 June 2019
  • One of the screenwriters is the very astute Mike White.
    — The New York Times, NOLA.com, 28 July 2017
  • But beyond the laughs, there may be an astute point here.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019
  • David Cone evolved from cocky gunslinger on the mound to astute observer in the booth.
    — Matt Martell, SI.com, 18 July 2019
  • Streisand sings it with astute, rueful humor and a touch of heartache.
    — Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
  • He’s been very astute relative to how he’s worked with and evolved with Kellen Moore. ...
    — Dallas News, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Even the most astute reader will not guess the motive behind the deaths, in which the St. Croix plays a vital role.
    — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 9 June 2024
  • Rick Carlisle made an astute observation about the pair on his way out the door.
    — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 25 June 2021
  • The decision to forego a sound system was an astute one.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2020
  • Much of what the narrator says is at once lyrical and astute.
    — Francine Prose, The New York Review of Books, 23 Feb. 2022
  • The astute may notice the name Clario is a combination of their first names.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2023
  • Congress revealed in mid-May that, far from being the work of astute ...
    — Peter Theroux, National Review, 30 May 2023
  • So, that as the image of the fallout of losing the patriarchal head of the family and the head of state is really astute and quite thrilling.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 June 2024
  • The group eventually altered its name to Maze, at Gaye’s astute suggestion.
    — Rivea Ruff, Essence, 13 June 2024

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