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Recent Examples of percipient
That drew a horselaugh from veteran investor Jim Chanos, whose experience as a short-seller has given him a uniquely percipient feel for Wall Street foibles.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percipient
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May Help With Wound Healing As many as one billion people worldwide have chronic and acute wounds.Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bell says the problem is especially acute in West Baltimore.Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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Goaded by a perceptive but plodding lieutenant commander, Joanne Galloway (Demi Moore) Kaffee, however, gives the case more than his usual surface smoothing.Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
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Zweig is characteristically perceptive on the subject: Obviously, a week after Hitler had come to power the idea of monstrous events such as the burning and public execration of books, to become fact a few months later, was still beyond the comprehension of broad-minded people.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.Hisham Matar, Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
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Since the war began in Gaza, more than six months ago, the Israeli magazine +972 has published some of the most penetrating reporting on the Israel Defense Forces’ conduct.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
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First, audiences are more discerning than ever, seeking out the deeper truths behind appearances and brand promises.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Emmanuel Perrotin, of the eponymous mega-gallery with spaces in Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Los Angeles, told ARTnews that his team has been less discerning when deciding which works go to Frieze and which to Art Basel Paris.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Morris Chestnut Logline: As the fate of the earth hangs perilously in the balance, Bandi a sagacious elder embarks on a crucial mission to locate Tep one of the few legitimate descendants of an ancient extraterrestrial power, tracing back to a small tribe in Africa.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
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Foster a balanced approach: While data can provide valuable insights at scale, integrating human judgment and industry expertise ensures a sagacious, well-rounded, and likely more ethical strategic investment approach.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
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Books The Complete Book of Pickleball, written by the Brungardt clan, is a great training aid for the beginner or experienced player alike.Todd Boss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Several women who were pregnant or breastfeeding experienced symptoms.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Amid a challenging market environment, your team’s business knowledge and technical proficiency in generating precise data and insightful analyses serve as a linchpin.Richard Polgar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Greathouse makes sure his clients are always given a deeply personal and insightful approach to their needs.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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The 'perspicacious' Marvin Harrison Jr., and what that means for the Cardinals Like the former Ohio State star, Devin, 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, also was a receiver.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
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If a new Bridgerton-sibling romance each season is the series’ gimmick, then Penelope has proven to be its soul—a vividly realistic protagonist whose perspicacious alter ego tethered each fairytale courtship to earth.Judy Berman, TIME, 14 June 2024
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“Percipient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percipient. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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