as in understandings
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a growing perception of the enormity of the problem
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Recent Examples of perceptions
This is a delicate and dicey subject to even bring up, since the industry right now is in the grip of multiple perceptions and anxieties about what AI portends for the future of entertainment.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 June 2026
Overall, American perceptions on what is addictive fit nicely with prior research on ultraprocessed foods.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Bridget joins the show to get into how generative AI has skewed perceptions around race, gender, and privilege online.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 16 June 2026
Southern Living also noted that local tourism officials are encouraging visitors to return to the region, as many businesses remain open and rely on tourism dollars despite lingering perceptions that the area is still closed following Hurricane Helene.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
That is somewhat changing people’s perceptions ahead of the verdict, Raknes said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Bain has long argued that online retailers need to offer customers a fair, not necessarily the lowest, price, and pricing research shows that fairness perceptions and loyalty are deeply intertwined.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Even before the tournament started, countries were playing soft-power games, trying to shape global perceptions and attitudes towards them, as illustrated by the England national team’s squad announcement.
—Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Today, however, perceptions are shifting.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 June 2026
Overall, American perceptions on what is addictive fit nicely with prior research on ultraprocessed foods.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Bridget joins the show to get into how generative AI has skewed perceptions around race, gender, and privilege online.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 16 June 2026
Southern Living also noted that local tourism officials are encouraging visitors to return to the region, as many businesses remain open and rely on tourism dollars despite lingering perceptions that the area is still closed following Hurricane Helene.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
That is somewhat changing people’s perceptions ahead of the verdict, Raknes said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Bain has long argued that online retailers need to offer customers a fair, not necessarily the lowest, price, and pricing research shows that fairness perceptions and loyalty are deeply intertwined.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Even before the tournament started, countries were playing soft-power games, trying to shape global perceptions and attitudes towards them, as illustrated by the England national team’s squad announcement.
—Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Today, however, perceptions are shifting.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptions
Noun
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Everyone knows everything because knowledge flows not from direct experience but from our intuitive understandings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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For Google, that potentially unlocks new understandings of user intentions.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Played on the show by Sarah Pidgeon, audiences on TikTok have gone into a frenzy with appreciations and tutorials showing how to style Besette staples like a white shirt, pencil skirt, and headband.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
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Brian LaCroix, restaurant operator at Chick-fil-A, said the fast food chain will no longer be offering the military appreciations special.—
Rosanna Fraire,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Perceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptions. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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