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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Recent Examples of acuity
Lee throws himself into all of it with a sad-sack slapstick energy that never undercuts—and, remarkably, even enhances—the psychological acuity of his acting.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
The incident reportedly left the 22-year-old — who Jeffrey claims has the mental acuity of an 11-year-old — with bruises on her wrist from zip ties used to restrain her.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
For decades, his annual shareholder letters have been scripture for investors—a mix of folksy wisdom, financial acuity, and candor.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
The acuity required for his minute cross-hatching and his understanding of color relationships was remarkable.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
The incident reportedly left the 22-year-old — who Jeffrey claims has the mental acuity of an 11-year-old — with bruises on her wrist from zip ties used to restrain her.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
For decades, his annual shareholder letters have been scripture for investors—a mix of folksy wisdom, financial acuity, and candor.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
The acuity required for his minute cross-hatching and his understanding of color relationships was remarkable.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acuity
sensitivity
Noun
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Because of the sensitivity of materials like wood and metal to temperature changes, the cold, dry air can lead to cracks and warping on your instrument.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
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People often mislabel this as burnout, stress or personal sensitivity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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