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 Synonyms for perspicacity
Noun
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A lot of Isaacman's intellect and thought on these issues was evident in the podcast.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025 -
Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Still, 70% of our business has some degree of traffic sensitivity.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The band is asking for a heightened level of sensitivity.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Chinese companies are mandated by law to assist China's intelligence agencies when needed.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Unethical competitive intelligence is, unfortunately, usually par for the course in the software industry.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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But that, in itself, speaks to the power of acknowledging reality onscreen — even in science-fiction.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
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If the Heat doesn’t extend that qualifying offer, Mitchell would become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and Miami would lose the power to always have an opportunity match outside offers.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Noun
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On one hand, Hitler’s father instilled in him a deep sense of powerlessness, fear and rage.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Did those moves stir a sense of urgency in the clubhouse?—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
20 Jan. 2023
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But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
8 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Khanna is among those Democrats who repeatedly defended Biden’s mental acuity during the presidential campaign.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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The embarrassing details about Biden’s failing mental acuity while in office have provoked a flurry of finger-pointing.—
Michael Graham,
Boston Herald,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Brands need to develop a deeper understanding of the media consumption habits and cultural nuances of diverse audiences to connect authentically and build lasting relationships.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The hope is that a better understanding of this aspect of Derinkuyu could improve the design of future underground urban spaces—as well as one day using her virtual soundscape to enable visitors to experience the sounds of the city themselves.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2025
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“Perspicacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspicacity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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