1
as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
the author's keen perceptiveness allows her some unique insights into the lives of real-life heroes
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as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
a drama critic who was much respected for the perceptiveness of his critical observations
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Recent Examples of perceptiveness
The future will favor perceptiveness.
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Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
But what the rest of the league isn’t factoring in is the perceptiveness of one of the game’s all-time great players.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
But what the rest of the league isn’t factoring in is the perceptiveness of one of the game’s all-time great players.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptiveness
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The team hopes the aircraft, beyond providing insight into wartime aviation, will impart wisdom regarding the real consequences of war during this time of global unrest.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Using artificial intelligence to scan more than 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania documented numerous reports of possible GLP-1 side effects that may be underrecognized in clinical trials — including menstrual changes, fatigue, and temperature sensitivities.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the subject matter is bleak, Almodóvar balances the darkness with a tenderness and sensitivity that comes from a career of exploring women's lives at their most intimate.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Perceptiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptiveness. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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