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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Six months after Biden left the White House, his mental acuity has been revisited in books about his presidency and is at the center of probes by House Republicans, the Department of Justice and the White House.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 17 July 2025
That acuity is heightened during ovulation and diminished during the menstrual phase.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
The committee has sought Dr. Kevin O'Connor's testimony as new reporting emerged earlier this year about the circumstances surrounding Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and his mental acuity while in office.
—Kaia Hubbard
july 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
She is also tied to former President Joe Biden, who has faced increasing scrutiny about his mental acuity since leaving office with new books alleging White House aides had covered up his physical and mental decline.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 17 July 2025
That acuity is heightened during ovulation and diminished during the menstrual phase.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
The committee has sought Dr. Kevin O'Connor's testimony as new reporting emerged earlier this year about the circumstances surrounding Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and his mental acuity while in office.
—Kaia Hubbard
july 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
She is also tied to former President Joe Biden, who has faced increasing scrutiny about his mental acuity since leaving office with new books alleging White House aides had covered up his physical and mental decline.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acuity
sensitivity
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The recall affects all lot codes of the product, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Medical treatment for severe tinnitus, especially for hormonal tinnitus, needs to be comprehensive—addressing brain sensitivity, hormone balance and lifestyle factors, Djalilian says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
30 July 2025
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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