percipient

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Recent Examples of percipient That drew a horselaugh from veteran investor Jim Chanos, whose experience as a short-seller has given him a uniquely percipient feel for Wall Street foibles. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percipient
Adjective
  • In some instances, yes, according to one study which looked at the recommendations from a chatbot compared to those of doctors assessing acute respiratory, urinary, vaginal, eye or dental symptoms.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Researchers from Dartmouth College built the bot as a way of taking a new approach to a longstanding problem: The U.S. continues to grapple with an acute shortage of mental health providers.
    Katia Riddle, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • There's no direct evidence that cats can tell when someone is pregnant, but there is plenty to suggest our feline friends are perceptive enough to know when change is afoot.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Founder and principal Jessica Lagrange is known for her vibrant and personable manner, perceptive insights, and collaborative approach to design—qualities that account for the outstanding caliber and cohesive nature of the JLI team.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.
    Hisham Matar, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Since the war began in Gaza, more than six months ago, the Israeli magazine +972 has published some of the most penetrating reporting on the Israel Defense Forces’ conduct.
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
Adjective
  • These calibers, which have been part of our Manufacture for more than a decade, have been optimized to meet the expectations of the most discerning watch enthusiasts.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Today’s consumers and business partners are more discerning than ever, prioritizing authenticity, reliability, and ethical business practices.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Morris Chestnut Logline: As the fate of the earth hangs perilously in the balance, Bandi a sagacious elder embarks on a crucial mission to locate Tep one of the few legitimate descendants of an ancient extraterrestrial power, tracing back to a small tribe in Africa.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Foster a balanced approach: While data can provide valuable insights at scale, integrating human judgment and industry expertise ensures a sagacious, well-rounded, and likely more ethical strategic investment approach.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Adjective
  • As a world explorer for over 45 years, Dobson has visited more than 90 countries and is highly experienced in exotic travel and extreme luxury adventures.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • It’s best experienced within the confines of Shannon’s film, even if that ultimately means many moments of profound discomfort.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Thank you as always for the insightful questions, everyone.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Essential Takeaways This insightful research study provided two eye-opening outcomes.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The 'perspicacious' Marvin Harrison Jr., and what that means for the Cardinals Like the former Ohio State star, Devin, 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, also was a receiver.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
  • If a new Bridgerton-sibling romance each season is the series’ gimmick, then Penelope has proven to be its soul—a vividly realistic protagonist whose perspicacious alter ego tethered each fairytale courtship to earth.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 14 June 2024

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“Percipient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percipient. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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