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as in sensitive
able to sense slight impressions or differences
due to their ability to rotate their ears, cats are very perceptive when it comes to pinpointing the source of a sound
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as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a perceptive therapist was able to discover what was really troubling the youth
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Recent Examples of perceptive
Torres’s perceptive screenplay scores laughs in manners grand and small, from elaborate fantasy sequences to the deeply relatable frustrations of a boss’s attachment to outdated software.
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Jason Bailey, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Over the last quarter century, David Suchet became the definitive Hercule Poirot, starring as the fussy but perceptive private detective in 70 screen adaptations of Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
And this emotional but never melodramatic four-part drama, written by Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials) and directed by Michael Keillor, is an unusually empathetic and perceptive example.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
The older women’s responses keep evolving, but Johanne’s mom does understandably worry that the teacher has abused her daughter (who’s a realistic, adolescent blend of perceptive and naive).
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2025
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Jason Bailey, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Over the last quarter century, David Suchet became the definitive Hercule Poirot, starring as the fussy but perceptive private detective in 70 screen adaptations of Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
And this emotional but never melodramatic four-part drama, written by Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials) and directed by Michael Keillor, is an unusually empathetic and perceptive example.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
The older women’s responses keep evolving, but Johanne’s mom does understandably worry that the teacher has abused her daughter (who’s a realistic, adolescent blend of perceptive and naive).
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
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Her role focused on safeguarding the CFPB's sensitive data, including transaction records from credit reporting agencies, complaints filed by citizens, and information from Big Tech companies under investigation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Age is also a risk factor — older adults may already have issues with sleep due to existing health conditions, medications and chronic pain, and so may be especially sensitive to additional stress.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2025
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Honda, for example, is looking into similar technology, though other automakers haven’t been as keen, perhaps in part because demand for EVs has recently slowed.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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While Gen Z has been characterized by some hiring teams as more difficult to train and less likely to be a team player, the younger generation is actually more keen to return to the office than others might suspect.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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What are the climate risks confronting prudent fiduciaries?—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But their move to limit the exposure of the man with a license to kill may have proved prudent, considering that the ubiquity of über-brands like Disney’s Marvel and Lucasfilm sparked audience fatigue and prompted a pullback on output.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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While the sheer number of krill in the Southern Ocean means the species is unlikely to face an acute threat to its survival in the near term, Savoca is quick to point out that numbers are no guarantee of success.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the Oscar winner is quick to remind his kids that his millions aren’t theirs to spend.—
Nicolas Vega,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Most recently, Amy shone as the assistant director for ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller, earning the respect of her peers for her insightful feedback, thoughtful notes, and collaborative vision for the production.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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The best of the best conferences have insightful speaker series.—
Lindsey Bartlett,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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The imbalance between the scarce supply of AI talent and the acute demand for it at Big Tech companies and startups alike, poses a looming predicament for the fast-growing AI industry.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Arsenal and Arteta’s long-term admiration remains and their need for a centre-forward is acute.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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