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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
In John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, author Ian Leslie details their union with perceptive insights bolstered by extensive research.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
When an employee like Emily exhibits signs of distress, a perceptive leader acknowledges the issue without judgment, fostering an environment where team members feel seen and valued beyond their professional roles.
—Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The perceptive Crow man again puts the pieces together, and the trio ultimately decide — with everyone involved expired, except Teonna — not to dig any deeper.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The creatives are perceptive about knowing when to play something for laughs and when to swerve, letting the audience stumble into an unexpected and very earnest emotional gut-punch.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
When an employee like Emily exhibits signs of distress, a perceptive leader acknowledges the issue without judgment, fostering an environment where team members feel seen and valued beyond their professional roles.
—Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The perceptive Crow man again puts the pieces together, and the trio ultimately decide — with everyone involved expired, except Teonna — not to dig any deeper.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The creatives are perceptive about knowing when to play something for laughs and when to swerve, letting the audience stumble into an unexpected and very earnest emotional gut-punch.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
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The Trump administration – with Musk and his aides as the tip of the spear – have roiled the federal government with mass layoffs and demands for access to sensitive information at agencies including the Social Security Administration and the National Labor Relations Board.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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With uneasiness surrounding reports of electronic searches during border crossings, some travelers have opted to use burner phones—rather than bring their personal phones with them—to protect sensitive information.—
Iona Brannon,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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Relying on security architecture and mutual defense was not wise.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Infrastructure wise Wrexham are way behind the majority of their competitors.—
The Athletic FC Podcast,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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With distrust running high, both sides have been keen not to appear weak, and economic analysts had low expectations of a breakthrough.—
Emma Farge,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Afterward, the friend wanted to return to the hotel to rest again, but the OP was keen to keep exploring.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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But most other Fed officials believe the prudent move would be to wait on lowering interest rates until there is a more material deterioration in labor markets.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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Analysts said with all the uncertainty, taking a more cautious view is prudent right now.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Kidney is quick to credit those who helped him along the way, especially his inner circle.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Creators should leverage strengths, choosing formats requiring minimal upkeep for quick returns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Listen to insightful lectures, marvel at the cosmos and nerd out with fellow astrophiles.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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Early in that conflict, insightful leaders in Britain and the U.S. concluded that new international organizations were essential to avert a third world war.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The sudden heat spike, which was made more likely by the decades-long failure to stop burning fossil fuels, creates an acute danger for a populace not yet acclimatized to summer heat.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
14 May 2025
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Nearly 71,000 cases of acute malnutrition among children under five are expected between April 2025 and March 2026, the report said.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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