good/keen/sharp eye

noun

: a special ability to recognize a particular thing or quality
He has a keen eye for details.
He has a good eye for quality.

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Here, guests will meet their dedicated trackers to embark on a captivating nature drive, keeping a keen eye out for desert elephants, oryx, zebra and springbok. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Investors have a keen eye on data points like in the charts above. — Jim Sergent, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025 While casting a keen eye on the business side, Mau P prioritizes creativity as an artist. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for many causes of sharp eye pain, as some conditions can lead to vision loss without prompt intervention. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025 Here the great essayist puts her sharp eye to engaging some of the contradictions in Gerwig’s spin on a classic. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025 For you, the first step is to read the job description with a keen eye for what are really their priorities. — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025 Some shoppers poked fun at items in social media posts and mused that Target may be losing its sharp eye for design. — Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 July 2025 This is where the true value of Vocaloid songs lives on, casting a keen eye on the reality around us. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 16 June 2025

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