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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
Major league players are too perceptive to take a manager’s marching orders at face value.
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
These are perceptive cameras that show the filmmakers’ familiarity and love for the city.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Amongst Women, which was short-listed for the 1990 Booker Prize, is a word-perfect, powerfully perceptive depiction of a weakening father.
—Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Some owners and experts observe that black cats can be particularly adaptable, friendly and perceptive.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
These are perceptive cameras that show the filmmakers’ familiarity and love for the city.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Amongst Women, which was short-listed for the 1990 Booker Prize, is a word-perfect, powerfully perceptive depiction of a weakening father.
—Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Some owners and experts observe that black cats can be particularly adaptable, friendly and perceptive.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
Adjective
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The exfiltrated data included the following browser files, which can store login cookies, passwords, browsing histories, and other sensitive data.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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To begin the transition to PQC, assess what of your critical infrastructure deals with high volumes of sensitive data.—
Anurag Lal,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Camino is wise; its lessons come slowly, mile by mile, day by day.—
Daniela Diaz,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Under the management of Gene, Bob, and Ron, the firm’s signature ‘good judgment and wise counsel’ combination gained another component: unparalleled care.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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And for quick touch-ups on dry hair, there’s a setting that goes up to 320°F.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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In his final words his team before tip-off, Skerry stressed filling the gaps on defense, turning defensive rebounds into quick transition offense, and running a first offensive play featuring sophomore guard and CAA Player of the Year Tyler Tejada.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That's brilliantly insightful, because most mathematics is developed in a vacuum.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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In fact, people of African origin have the greatest genetic diversity amongst all groups of people, making results from investigating the cancer biology in Black American patients immensely biologically insightful.—
Angelique Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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For transition-age foster youth—those aging out of the foster care system—this challenge is even more acute.—
First Place for Youth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Saint Elizabeth in Chicago was also part of the deal, but Ascension previously announced plans to close the hospital, which sits on the city’s West Side, has 28 beds and treats acute mental illness.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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