Definition of percipiencenext

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Recent Examples of percipience More recent events sent me back to the novel itself, and to a new respect for Lewis’ percipience about Americans’ vulnerability to the blandishments of political charlatans, and about his oracular vision of how a fascist takeover would unfold. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2021 Jones has experience with a wide array of run-pass option plays as well, and his football percipience is highly regarded. Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percipience
Noun
  • One wanted to build a machine to encourage a collective understanding of reality; the other a machine to dissolve trust.
    Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The point, Forman suggested, was not to change anyone’s mind but to encourage better understanding and clearer thinking.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • After dealing with the online hate (and appreciation) for months, Gunn’s mental health took a toll.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • His father has a particular appreciation for long-running fantasy leagues.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Dasti is the first Persian woman to receive a Burning Man honorarium, which adds more meaning to a piece focused on time, perception, and cultural memory.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Uptown Charlotte’s public safety, and perception versus reality, stood at the forefront of Charlotte Center City Partners board meeting Thursday morning.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Percipience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percipience. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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