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Keen-eyed

adj.thoughtful, capableprofessional

What it means

Especially good at spotting small visual details that matter.

Reach for it when praising close observation that catches a useful clue or error

A keen-eyed conservator noticed a hairline crack before the vase was moved.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    eagle-eyed

    exceptional visual skill deserves colorful praise

    not when The image is unsuitable for restrained professional writing.

  • playful

    sharp-eyed

    lively praise for spotting something tiny fits

    not when Sharp-eyed feels too jaunty in a technical finding.

  • everyday

    observant

    noticing extends beyond sight alone

    not when Observant can include sounds and behavior; keen-eyed points specifically to visual detection.

  • warm

    attentive

    steady care matters more than exceptional eyesight

    not when Attentive does not establish that fine clues were actually caught.

  • professional

    perceptive

    the person understands what a detail means

    not when Perceptive adds interpretation that simple visual detection does not prove.

  • formal

    vigilant

    watchfulness protects against continuing danger

    not when Vigilant introduces threat and readiness beyond ordinary observation.

Said against

3
  • unobservant
  • inattentive
  • oblivious

It naturally appears in

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  • keen-eyed observer

    A keen-eyed observer found the misplaced date in the display label.

  • keen-eyed review

    Her keen-eyed review caught two conflicting measurements.

  • keen-eyed attention

    Keen-eyed attention revealed where rainwater entered the roof.

Where this comes from

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