1
as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
with great perceptivity the author sees that the controversy embroiling the town is really about class and cultural differences
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2
as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the perceptivity of that epicure's palate is legendary in food and wine circles
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Noun
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By consistently sharing valuable insights and demonstrating expertise, young business owners can establish trust with their audiences, regardless of age.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025 -
Mann recently took to TikTok to share insight into the experience, striking a chord with athletes and dreamers alike.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Thanks to an extended frequency range, high sensitivity drivers and good temperature tolerance, these IEMs have a sound signature that’s closer to the type of sound produced by expensive electrostatic and planar-magnetic models.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the talks, said Trump believes the immediate threat from Iran has been neutralized and that Netanyahu understood the U.S. position.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Perceptivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptivity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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