Definition of percipiencenext

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Recent Examples of percipience More recent events sent me back to the novel itself, and to a new respect for Lewis’ percipience about Americans’ vulnerability to the blandishments of political charlatans, and about his oracular vision of how a fascist takeover would unfold. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2021 Jones has experience with a wide array of run-pass option plays as well, and his football percipience is highly regarded. — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percipience
Noun
  • This theory is based on our understanding of the abilities of apes, as evidence suggest both chimpanzees and gorillas have gestural communication systems.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Whether the China business can further develop these dimensions will depend on the local team’s understanding of individual city needs, as well as the ability of its stores and communities to consistently deliver high-quality experiences.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • My appreciation to attractions officials, creative types, public relations folks and other experts who helped with facts, figures and fanciful requests.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Jay brought that same appreciation for emotional vulnerability to his own writing.
    — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Since the end of the draft in 1973, according to my research, the success of military recruiting has largely hinged on young people’s perceptions of their chances for upward mobility.
    — Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The psychological thriller/drama explores the aftermath of loss and the ambiguity between reality and perception.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Percipience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percipience. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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