as in understandings
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a growing perception of the enormity of the problem
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Recent Examples of perceptions
Additionally, research published in Perception suggests that perceptions of physical attractiveness can vary seasonally, with participants rating certain traits differently in winter as compared to summer.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
This bias underscores the need for a critical analysis of how societal perceptions and media representations can unintentionally romanticize or normalize the actions of charismatic criminals.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The fund’s appreciation of over 600% YTD raises concerns about flawed perceptions of SpaceX ownership and naivete regarding the premium to NAV.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The index evaluates both current economic perceptions and expectations for the next six months, offering a snapshot of consumer sentiment.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Use the Contrast Principle People’s perceptions are often shaped by comparison.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Studies show that saying the words behind the DEI acronym, leading with the full set of words, diversity, equity, and inclusion instead of the acronym, DEI, increases positive perceptions.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Implications Le Grand's work on post-World War II British social policy found that perceptions of human motivations gradually transformed, with the prevailing view of the typical British citizenry morphing from knight into knave as the costs of maintaining an expensive welfare state increased.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Of late, the tensions in Iran, Israel and Ukraine have cast a long shadow on trade finance, reconfiguring risk perceptions, financial flows and market strategies.
—Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
This bias underscores the need for a critical analysis of how societal perceptions and media representations can unintentionally romanticize or normalize the actions of charismatic criminals.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The fund’s appreciation of over 600% YTD raises concerns about flawed perceptions of SpaceX ownership and naivete regarding the premium to NAV.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The index evaluates both current economic perceptions and expectations for the next six months, offering a snapshot of consumer sentiment.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Use the Contrast Principle People’s perceptions are often shaped by comparison.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Studies show that saying the words behind the DEI acronym, leading with the full set of words, diversity, equity, and inclusion instead of the acronym, DEI, increases positive perceptions.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Implications Le Grand's work on post-World War II British social policy found that perceptions of human motivations gradually transformed, with the prevailing view of the typical British citizenry morphing from knight into knave as the costs of maintaining an expensive welfare state increased.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Of late, the tensions in Iran, Israel and Ukraine have cast a long shadow on trade finance, reconfiguring risk perceptions, financial flows and market strategies.
—Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Perceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptions. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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