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
But getting folks to understand that involves getting engaged with others in the region to share those perceptions.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Participants retrieved richer, more vivid details, including recollections of specific places, emotions and sensory perceptions.
—Utkarsh Gupta, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Sound, light, and vibration reshape our perceptions.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
Retired Israeli strategist Gabi Siboni said Turkey's behavior in Syria is shaping threat perceptions.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
This year’s report examines employee engagement trends, job market perceptions and employee wellbeing in 2025.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
But Caruso insists that perceptions and conditions have changed and that state and local leaders need to pay attention.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
While answering a question about how negative public perceptions may have led to perpetuating cycles of self-destruction, Dunham brought up how those narratives echoed themselves on television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
There are these negative perceptions of the president's handling of the economy and inflation.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Participants retrieved richer, more vivid details, including recollections of specific places, emotions and sensory perceptions.
—Utkarsh Gupta, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Sound, light, and vibration reshape our perceptions.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
Retired Israeli strategist Gabi Siboni said Turkey's behavior in Syria is shaping threat perceptions.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
This year’s report examines employee engagement trends, job market perceptions and employee wellbeing in 2025.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
But Caruso insists that perceptions and conditions have changed and that state and local leaders need to pay attention.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
While answering a question about how negative public perceptions may have led to perpetuating cycles of self-destruction, Dunham brought up how those narratives echoed themselves on television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
There are these negative perceptions of the president's handling of the economy and inflation.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptions
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At the same time, Muslim groups like Council on American-Islamic Relations and national interfaith coalitions such as Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign have worked with Christians to challenge these portrayals and promote more nuanced understandings of Islam.—
Anna Piela,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Key terms of the deal remain secret, and parties appeared to have different understandings.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Perceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptions. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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