PERSPICACITY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

perspicacity

noun

Definition of perspicacity

as in intellect

an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious She had the perspicacity to recognize the underlying problem.

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Recent Examples of perspicacity And our unity with divine Mind endows each of us with the intelligence, spiritual insight, and perspicacity to make sound decisions, including consenting to receiving all the good God has prepared for us. — Karen Neff, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025

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Noun

Our embodied experience often notices shifts before our intellect explains them.

— Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Temilola Adeoye, a comedian, writer and content creator in New York City,attributes this behavior to shortcomings in intellect and literacy — or to a desire to have one’s intellect validated by others.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

But researchers told me that the qualities women now value more than ever—sensitivity, openness, communication skills—are not typically ingrained in men from childhood.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
As for headlight alignment, the higher intensities and contrasts of LED lights mean greater sensitivity to misalignment than halogen lights.

— Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensitivity

Noun

Secretary of State Marco Rubio also defended the military strikes, saying at a Senate hearing in June that the Defense Department determined the strikes' legality and based its decisions on intelligence information.

— Chris Boccia, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
So that expedited growth also reflects Simmons’ drive and intelligence — among other traits that animate the athleticism of his 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame and powerful left throwing arm.

— Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

Xi came to power after the 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, another frontier region of modern China where ethnic minorities have long chafed under Beijing’s rule and witnessed a huge security crackdown.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Ultimately, both sides are jockeying for power after the war, given the unusual uncertainty brought on by the change in the supreme leadership.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Because of its garden, this is the kind of getaway with quiet outdoor spaces where that makes perfect sense.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Away back along the old sewer bank, the old place is anything like home either, now creating a deeper sense of loss for the supporters.

— Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

Cignetti has tapped into a distinctly Hoosier brand of team pride, which proves that his acumen is just as strong off the football field as on it.

— Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.

— Creg Stephenson | [email protected], al, 20 Jan. 2023

Definition of acumen

Noun

Despite centuries of scientific understanding, myths continue to circulate online and by word of mouth.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Rezaei accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding and launching attacks without first referring the issue to the dispute resolution committee.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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