sagaciousness

noun

Definition of sagaciousnessnext
as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships a woman of such down-to-earth sagaciousness that she ought to be writing an advice column for the newspaper

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sagaciousness
  1. insight
  2. sensitivity
  3. sagacity
Noun
  • Just a week in the Iranian capital has offered an eye-opening insight into where the country is today.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • This trend is already visible with Whoop Coach and Oura Advisor, which use AI to provide actionable insights.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of insight
Noun
  • The mouse can also function as a gaming steering wheel alternative to large wheels or inaccurate keyboards, and the sensitivity setting can be adjusted via AutoHotKey to preferred comfort driving levels.
    — Shirl Leigh July 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026
  • From there, symptoms such as pressure, nausea, light sensitivity, and dizziness can occur.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Anka, a thoughtful conversationalist who shares stories with the sagacity of someone who has lived a fascinating life, is talking about his present.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
  • With wry sagacity and genial erudition, Mark Usher reminds us that those…classics teach us humility in the face of Nature.
    — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 13 May 2025
Definition of sagacity
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“Sagaciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagaciousness. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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