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
  • In highly specialized environments, success depends on deep contextual understanding, not broad knowledge.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • There is an understanding within the club about the anxiety caused by that first batch of emails, which were received out of the blue.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • In June, Nehemiah became the humane society's first volunteer to reach the 100-hour milestone, and the Jacksonville Humane Society presented him with a certificate to show its appreciation for his efforts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • An official connected to a token might benefit from trading fees, licensing agreements, token appreciation, governance rights, or additional demand created by political exposure.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Sight is what the eyes register; perception is discerning the underlying essence of events.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • That perception damages public confidence and undermines the work of the many honest public servants who faithfully serve their communities.
    Amy Elik, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

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

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