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
  • The pair came away from that incident, and more subtle slights (like having to wait 20 minutes to be seated in a mostly empty restaurant), with a better understanding of each other.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Price and Felton each took steps this offseason in their schematic understanding and trustworthiness as pass catchers.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Fragrances play a vital role in both everyday life and special occasions, reflecting the region’s appreciation for sensory beauty and its long-standing influence on the global fragrance industry.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For the Ramona Branch, those opportunities are an important part of helping young people develop a lifelong appreciation for physical activity and healthy lifestyles, officials said.
    Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Everyone is interested in the motive because of the public perception that mothers don’t just kill.
    Dr. Susan Hatters Friedman, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Less quantifiable but just as true in broad perception is the team’s reputation for a lack of physicality — for being soft.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Percipience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percipience. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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