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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The new analysis builds on findings from last fall that hospitalized patients were nearly 20 percent more likely to survive than expected in the first quarter of 2024 than in the fourth quarter of 2019, based on their acuity.
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
From chairing hearings on former President Joe Biden’s mental acuity and clawing back border security money to supporting Trump nominees and writing bills, Cornyn says his agreement with Trump isn’t just anecdotal.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Aug. 2025
These inpatient services at UAMS are for higher acuity patients and are often the only ones available in the state for patients needing mental health care who are also pregnant or medically frail.
—Arkansas Online, 25 July 2025
They are made for dogs of all ages, interests and mental acuity.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
From chairing hearings on former President Joe Biden’s mental acuity and clawing back border security money to supporting Trump nominees and writing bills, Cornyn says his agreement with Trump isn’t just anecdotal.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Aug. 2025
These inpatient services at UAMS are for higher acuity patients and are often the only ones available in the state for patients needing mental health care who are also pregnant or medically frail.
—Arkansas Online, 25 July 2025
They are made for dogs of all ages, interests and mental acuity.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acuity
sensitivity
Noun
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Here, sustainability means honoring this profound sensitivity.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Does your sensitivity hold you back from reaching out to others?—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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