as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
a worrisome deterioration in the acuity of his hearing over the years
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Recent Examples of acuity
Saunders wowed me with her psychological acuity in her debut, The Distance Home, and this new offering exceeds that jewel.
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Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Over time, that willingness to take risks can lead to social acuity and new friendships.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
However, House Republicans have had success bringing high-profile officials before their committees for other investigations, particularly the inquiry into President Joe Biden’s mental acuity, and a Clinton appearance is not out of the question.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
At the time of the shooting, President Joe Biden was in free fall after a faltering performance in the June 27 presidential debate raised questions about his mental acuity.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Over time, that willingness to take risks can lead to social acuity and new friendships.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
However, House Republicans have had success bringing high-profile officials before their committees for other investigations, particularly the inquiry into President Joe Biden’s mental acuity, and a Clinton appearance is not out of the question.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
At the time of the shooting, President Joe Biden was in free fall after a faltering performance in the June 27 presidential debate raised questions about his mental acuity.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acuity
sensitivity
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Other reasons to seek additional care can include continued irritation, watering, burning, eye pain, mucus discharge, sensitivity to light, reduced vision and any flaking, discharge or sores on the eye or eyelid.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pose was groundbreaking in many ways, but the FX drama deserves credit for being one of very few shows to depict the HIV-positive experience with sensitivity and a sense of dignity.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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