keen/sharp eye
noun
: a special ability to notice or recognize a particular thing or quality
He has a keen/sharp eye for detail.
Examples of keen/sharp eye in a Sentence
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Books The Dark Art of Propaganda Andrew Stuttaford With his understanding of propaganda and sharp eye for the unnervingly offbeat, Peter Pomerantsev has unearthed an ideal subject in Sefton Delmer.
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Daniel Foster, National Review, 16 May 2024
For California beachgoers, officials ask that people give pelicans plenty of space and keep a keen eye out for any strange or erratic pelican behavior.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
The past year’s surge is something to keep a keen eye on.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024
With a keen eye for emerging trends and a pursuit of excellence, Prevost continues shaping home services' future.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Joan Didion’s distinctive prose and sharp eye were tuned to an outsider’s frequency, telling us about ourselves in essays that are almost reflexively skeptical.
—New York Times, 9 May 2024
With a focus on rare fashion from the 1980s to the present day, the vintage expert has a keen eye for more directional archival pieces – think Helmut Lang, Comme des Garçons, and Junya Watanabe.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Though the book is ostensibly about basketball, There’s Always This Year is also fundamentally shaped by Abdurraqib’s keen eye toward social, political, and cultural dynamics, imbued with poetic pacing, musical allusions, and a vibrant mental map of his hometown.
—Hazlitt, 10 Apr. 2024
With a keen eye for talent, the group exists as something of a talent accelerator, nurturing the next generation of Michelin star collectors, and opening many distinct restaurants across the globe.
—Lela London, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Daniel Foster, National Review, 16 May 2024
For California beachgoers, officials ask that people give pelicans plenty of space and keep a keen eye out for any strange or erratic pelican behavior.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
The past year’s surge is something to keep a keen eye on.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024
With a keen eye for emerging trends and a pursuit of excellence, Prevost continues shaping home services' future.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Joan Didion’s distinctive prose and sharp eye were tuned to an outsider’s frequency, telling us about ourselves in essays that are almost reflexively skeptical.
—New York Times, 9 May 2024
With a focus on rare fashion from the 1980s to the present day, the vintage expert has a keen eye for more directional archival pieces – think Helmut Lang, Comme des Garçons, and Junya Watanabe.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Though the book is ostensibly about basketball, There’s Always This Year is also fundamentally shaped by Abdurraqib’s keen eye toward social, political, and cultural dynamics, imbued with poetic pacing, musical allusions, and a vibrant mental map of his hometown.
—Hazlitt, 10 Apr. 2024
With a keen eye for talent, the group exists as something of a talent accelerator, nurturing the next generation of Michelin star collectors, and opening many distinct restaurants across the globe.
—Lela London, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Keen/sharp eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keen%2Fsharp%20eye. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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