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as in sensitive
able to sense slight impressions or differences
due to their ability to rotate their ears, cats are very perceptive when it comes to pinpointing the source of a sound
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as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a perceptive therapist was able to discover what was really troubling the youth
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Recent Examples of perceptive
While her mind might be nomadic, her eyes remain stubbornly with us, pausing and absorbing, perceptive.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Your perceptive nature reads the room, so adapt tone and timing to land the message and keep momentum moving.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Your perceptive nature notices hidden tensions, and steady transparency transforms intensity into a clear, safe bond that supports both independence and closeness.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
In an interview early last year, rising Atlanta rapper Tezzus made a prediction about the music industry that sounds more perceptive as time goes on.
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Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perceptive
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Your perceptive nature reads the room, so adapt tone and timing to land the message and keep momentum moving.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Your perceptive nature notices hidden tensions, and steady transparency transforms intensity into a clear, safe bond that supports both independence and closeness.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
In an interview early last year, rising Atlanta rapper Tezzus made a prediction about the music industry that sounds more perceptive as time goes on.
—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perceptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
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According to the text of the current agreement, the most sensitive nuclear issues are not yet agreed to on paper.
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Just last month, an attack on Canvas, a software used in schools and colleges, put thousands of students at risk by exposing sensitive information.
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.
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However, many board members were not keen on the idea given that the North Miami Ave property sits directly across from railroad tracks serving the Brightline high-speed passenger train.
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For those more keen on refreshing their homes, our team also has plenty of decor and appliance picks—including a luxury coffee maker—to recommend.
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
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Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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The results were insightful, candid and revealing throughout, pulling back the curtain on how the players view both their peers and themselves.
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The Brazilian big man spent the first five — and most meaningful — seasons of his seven-year NBA career playing under legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who provided him with an insightful perspective on how to operate and manage a championship team.
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Doctors suspected acute leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer that can develop and progress in a matter of weeks.
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Combining Football Password Data The problem of using football information in passwords is even more acute when combined with other data.
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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