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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
Your perceptive nature spots what others miss, so trust instinct and document the change.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Better to have dozens of funny, perceptive interviewees (Tina Fey, Conan O’Brien, John Mulaney, Adam Sandler, Lily Tomlin) piece it together, than to expect much from the guy who doesn’t care to self-analyze anyway.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In Fiduccia’s perceptive reading, binaries such as abstraction and likeness, form and formlessness, seriality and singularity, take on dialectical tension and interrelation.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The brilliant and perceptive first lady was immediately impressed by the queen.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Better to have dozens of funny, perceptive interviewees (Tina Fey, Conan O’Brien, John Mulaney, Adam Sandler, Lily Tomlin) piece it together, than to expect much from the guy who doesn’t care to self-analyze anyway.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In Fiduccia’s perceptive reading, binaries such as abstraction and likeness, form and formlessness, seriality and singularity, take on dialectical tension and interrelation.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The brilliant and perceptive first lady was immediately impressed by the queen.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
Adjective
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Exfoliating sensitive skin, like mine, is a delicate dance.—
Christina Oehler,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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With that in mind, the experts advise introducing the formula gradually, especially for those with sensitive skin.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
31 May 2026
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Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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This being Maine, a few wise alecks believed Bangor Black Flies would be a fitting name.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Those at the bar seemed interested in their drinks, while those at the tables seemed more keen on each other—or when their table at Daroco would be ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Hermeus's Quarterhorse aircraft is still pushing the supersonic flight envelope, but the US Department of Defense is already so keen on the concept that it's awarded the company US$159 million to explore the military applications of the technology.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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This may not be prudent with potential future budget shortfalls already estimated by the state.—
Jeff Kottkamp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Bigger builders can buy land cheaper, handle volatility in materials costs (especially prudent during supply-chain disruptions like tariffs or an oil shock), and offer mortgage-rate buydowns that rivals can’t match.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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The area The property sits in the Anambas archipelago, an 80-minute flight from Batam, an Indonesian island that’s a quick boat ride from Singapore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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In Campbell’s experience, the learning curve for padel is quicker than pickleball.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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That does as much humanizing as any insightful scene about his struggles.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Travel + Leisure recently spoke to two former flight attendants about their preflight routines and practices, and the answers ranged from pragmatic to surprisingly insightful.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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The impact was particularly acute in the off-price sector.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Cloud, who portrayed the endearing drug dealer Fezco O’Neill in the show’s first two seasons, died of acute intoxication — an accidental overdose — in 2023.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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