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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Lauder is also using AI to improve its operational acuity, from expediting safety testing to resource allocation, inventory planning and weighted forecasting.
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Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
In particular, high acuity senior housing – a level of specialized care for individuals with complex health conditions – accounts for about 71% of American Healthcare’s net operating income, Dickstein said.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Biden’s return to the national stage comes ahead of the release of multiple books looking at how his aides grappled with questions about his mental acuity during his time in office.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 6 May 2025
Biden released detailed summaries of his physical exams while in office, but several books published in recent months have raised questions about his mental acuity in his final months in the White House.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
In particular, high acuity senior housing – a level of specialized care for individuals with complex health conditions – accounts for about 71% of American Healthcare’s net operating income, Dickstein said.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Biden’s return to the national stage comes ahead of the release of multiple books looking at how his aides grappled with questions about his mental acuity during his time in office.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 6 May 2025
Biden released detailed summaries of his physical exams while in office, but several books published in recent months have raised questions about his mental acuity in his final months in the White House.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acuity
sensitivity
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In one analysis, participants who slept less than six hours for several nights experienced hormonal changes that increased appetite, decreased insulin sensitivity and elevated cortisol levels (the stress hormone that, in excess, can impair immunity and gut function).—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Common effects include nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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