Thesaurus results for ACUITY

acuity

noun

ə-ˈkyü-ə-tē

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 When a clinician on a high-acuity team at AllHealth Network had to step away unexpectedly due to a family emergency, there could have been a negative ripple effect on the clients in their care. —

Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 The debate reached a critical moment for Democrats in 2024, when President Biden withdrew from his reelection campaign under pressure over his age and mental acuity. —

Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Its sequel had the potential to do something similar, with even more wincing acuity. —

Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026 These changes to student loan borrowing are anticipated to reduce the nursing pipeline and further increase acuity in nursing shortages. —

Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for acuity

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sensitivity

Noun

Louisa Loo, Lombard Odier’s head of wealth planning for Asia, said many wealthy Asian families continue to delay succession discussions because of cultural sensitivities and a lack of urgency.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
My own sensitivity to jealousy began early.

— Meehika Barua, Time, 29 May 2026