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Recent Examples of percipient
Well-known to followers of the blogosphere and seekers of intelligent, percipient commentary on public policy, Kevin Drum passed away Friday after a long battle with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
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.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
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.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percipient
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The agency recalled that between 2022 and 2024, around 60% of annual admissions for severe acute malnutrition occurred during the rainy season, meaning that up to 462,000 children could be affected this year if the trend holds.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The acute need for companies with this level of in-depth warmth and empathy for their clients drives ITS to expand its horizon.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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At Wednesday’s tense hearing, one perceptive question was posed by Rep. Debra Tendrich, a freshman Democrat from Lake Worth Beach, who has experience working with nonprofits.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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When an employee like Emily exhibits signs of distress, a perceptive leader acknowledges the issue without judgment, fostering an environment where team members feel seen and valued beyond their professional roles.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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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,
2 Aug. 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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For the discerning adult collector, there’s elegance in its absurdity.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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These calibers, which have been part of our Manufacture for more than a decade, have been optimized to meet the expectations of the most discerning watch enthusiasts.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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But the spokesperson did not say when the program's work would fully resume or how the work would continue without any of the experienced employees who have been laid off.—
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Todd Stoll is an experienced performer, Duke Ellington expert, author, and educator.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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For those interested in experiencing Nazareno's art firsthand, visiting the DuSable Museum's upcoming exhibition promises an insightful journey into the intersection of Afro-Brazilian traditions and contemporary artistic expression.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Looking at her life both in and out of the limelight, this insightful documentary explores how her voice still resonates today.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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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 5 May. 2025.
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