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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
Kogonada anchored this intellectual coming-of-age story in keenly perceptive images of the city’s buildings, as if seen through Casey’s mind’s eye, lending detailed and specific material reality to Casey’s inner life.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
An alienated professor takes up weight lifting and ranting in Jordan Castro’s perceptive new novel, Muscle Man.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Felines may also be more perceptive than many realize.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Thanks to editors Leah Goudsmit and Ferne Pearlstein’s perceptive work, a clear picture of the subject quickly emerges.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
An alienated professor takes up weight lifting and ranting in Jordan Castro’s perceptive new novel, Muscle Man.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Felines may also be more perceptive than many realize.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Thanks to editors Leah Goudsmit and Ferne Pearlstein’s perceptive work, a clear picture of the subject quickly emerges.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
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Options may include topical corticosteroids or nonsteroidal immunomodulators, which are often used on sensitive areas or for long-term control.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The initial idea was Woltemade and Yoane Wissa would dovetail minutes wise, with the former Brentford striker expected to start more often in the short term to allow the German a period to acclimatise.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And speaking of which, Christmas is right around the corner, and we parents are already stretched thin budget-wise.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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But scientists are keen to better understand them, as this super-polluting gas traps around 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide in its first 20 years in the atmosphere.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Others, however, aren’t as keen on the idea of taking less pay just to work from their couches.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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If the Bucks see that end coming, moving Antetokounmpo ahead of the league's trade deadline in early February is the most prudent course of action.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the long term, Kim said these stocks could rerate to higher multiples as the companies prioritize prudent capital allocation and returns over growth.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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For example, a question about how much remaining personal time off an employee has gets a quick response without having to open a case with HR.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Audio is fine for quick answers, while the slim design looks good in a hallway.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Guerrero's response was certainly insightful and something that could certainly get overlooked at times.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Brennan and Murphy could’ve ended the season with its fourth episode, which features its most insightful observations about the United States’ blinkered perspective on political violence.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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Timely treatment of acute illnesses and consistent management of chronic conditions or special needs are also vital to prevent deterioration and long-term consequences into adulthood.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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On April 22, Carlos Gonzalez-Hernandez died of acute renal failure.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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