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
While the standoff shows no immediate sign of easing, investors and policy decision-makers are flying blind without federal data to help color their perceptions about the health of the economy.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
With the rise of cable television and a 24/7 news cycle, Clinton understood sooner than most that a running mate could shape perceptions of the nominee.
—Time, 3 Nov. 2025
For corporate boards, an apology can be as important as a balance sheet in shaping market perceptions.
—Prachi Gala, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
But contrary to often dominant perceptions, many were women and nonbinary.
—Kate Sosin, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
All that is seen of the Monster is their glowing red stare, and this relates to how Pisces are always looking at others from the sidelines with their own perceptions.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
In this and many subsequent books, Corbin makes the case that our sense perceptions and our emotions also have histories that can be recovered—and that doing so helps explain much about our collective social, political, and even everyday familial lives.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The shifting perceptions and twisty script created a formidable acting experience for Zollicoffer, who is nominated for Best Actress at FilmQuest.
—William Earl, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Unlike some perceptions of literary programs, award recognition through IIBA’s judging process is separate from gala participation or ticket sales.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
With the rise of cable television and a 24/7 news cycle, Clinton understood sooner than most that a running mate could shape perceptions of the nominee.
—Time, 3 Nov. 2025
For corporate boards, an apology can be as important as a balance sheet in shaping market perceptions.
—Prachi Gala, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
But contrary to often dominant perceptions, many were women and nonbinary.
—Kate Sosin, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
All that is seen of the Monster is their glowing red stare, and this relates to how Pisces are always looking at others from the sidelines with their own perceptions.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
In this and many subsequent books, Corbin makes the case that our sense perceptions and our emotions also have histories that can be recovered—and that doing so helps explain much about our collective social, political, and even everyday familial lives.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The shifting perceptions and twisty script created a formidable acting experience for Zollicoffer, who is nominated for Best Actress at FilmQuest.
—William Earl, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Unlike some perceptions of literary programs, award recognition through IIBA’s judging process is separate from gala participation or ticket sales.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptions
Noun
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Social scientists can develop accurate understandings of how Americans really feel about all sorts of issues.—
Adam Bai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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And the United States has been increasingly one-sided in backing Taiwan, chipping away at previous understandings reached with Beijing on cross-strait issues.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The release includes interviews, outtakes and critical appreciations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Perceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptions. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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