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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
Traditionally cynical and perceptive commentators—not to mention a lot of tired citizens—found themselves, in some accounts, overcome by an unexpected wave of patriotic sentimentality that washed away, at least for a moment, their gnawing doubts.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Your perceptive nature reads the room, so adapt tone and timing to land the message and keep momentum moving.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
While her mind might be nomadic, her eyes remain stubbornly with us, pausing and absorbing, perceptive.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Your perceptive nature notices hidden tensions, and steady transparency transforms intensity into a clear, safe bond that supports both independence and closeness.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Your perceptive nature reads the room, so adapt tone and timing to land the message and keep momentum moving.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
While her mind might be nomadic, her eyes remain stubbornly with us, pausing and absorbing, perceptive.
—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Your perceptive nature notices hidden tensions, and steady transparency transforms intensity into a clear, safe bond that supports both independence and closeness.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perceptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
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Rescuers then wait intently for any indication of life, using sensitive microphones or telescopic cameras or simply pressing an ear against the rubble, hoping to detect a voice, a knock or the faintest movement.
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So far, the administration has sued multiple states unsuccessfully in attempts to obtain sensitive voter-roll data to run through a federal database known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, program.
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Historically, the spring editions of the Paris men’s trade shows have been less significant business-wise than shows for fall collections, but that is shifting.
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Still, there are moments when stepping back is the wiser act of stewardship, for both the owner and the business.
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He is usually reserved but has a pleasant personality and a keen sense of humor.
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The Athletic reported in April that Everton are keen for Grealish to return to the club this summer, having returned to Manchester City.
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
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But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.
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Her perspective pushed his team to review their risk management, not because anything was broken, but because Louise's sharp, insightful questions brought a new perspective.
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Unfortunately, the juggling of storylines ends up being more schematic than insightful.
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The Irkutsk region, home to a Rosneft oil refinery, has experienced acute shortages for several days, with lines growing, Kharitonenko said.
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Extensive evidence suggests that treating acute psychiatric conditions in an ED setting yields poor clinical outcomes.
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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