Synonyms of perceptions

perceptions

noun

plural of perception

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understandings
• appreciations
• grasps
• apprehensions
• comprehensions
• grips
• conceptions
• percipiences
• absorptions
• holds
• assimilations
• uptakes
• digestions
• realizations
• visualizations
• enlightenments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misperceptions
• misunderstandings
• misinterpretations
• incomprehensions
• misapprehensions
• miscomprehensions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perceptions

Yet negative perceptions of American basketball and its influence persisted in France. — Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Political experts say perceptions of Vang are likely to weigh heavily in the general election. — Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

In oil, a single statement about Iran, Venezuela, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve or the Strait of Hormuz can change perceptions of future supply and send billions of dollars moving through commodity markets. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

More than just savings Grullon said outdated perceptions about thrift shopping have largely disappeared. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Rather than committing to a single visual technique, the filmmakers plan to use different forms to move between the physical reality of Kurilov’s journey and his memories, perceptions and inner states. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

Have others on the hiring committee conduct a similar interview to test your perceptions. — Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026

The national attention that followed her death has clouded perceptions of public transit and the safety on Charlotte’s Blue Line. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

Research, for example, has consistently shown how the news media has contributed to overrepresentation of Black people in crime coverage, which contributes to a litany of negative outcomes and perceptions. — Danielle K. Brown, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026