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as in sensitive
able to sense slight impressions or differences
due to their ability to rotate their ears, cats are very perceptive when it comes to pinpointing the source of a sound
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as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a perceptive therapist was able to discover what was really troubling the youth
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Recent Examples of perceptive
Major league players are too perceptive to take a manager’s marching orders at face value.
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
These are perceptive cameras that show the filmmakers’ familiarity and love for the city.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Amongst Women, which was short-listed for the 1990 Booker Prize, is a word-perfect, powerfully perceptive depiction of a weakening father.
—Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Some owners and experts observe that black cats can be particularly adaptable, friendly and perceptive.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
These are perceptive cameras that show the filmmakers’ familiarity and love for the city.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Amongst Women, which was short-listed for the 1990 Booker Prize, is a word-perfect, powerfully perceptive depiction of a weakening father.
—Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Some owners and experts observe that black cats can be particularly adaptable, friendly and perceptive.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
Adjective
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The indictment alleges Tian also sent Duan links to Google Drive accounts containing sensitive information on US military weapons systems, such as Bradley and Stryker US Army fighting vehicles.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ilia’s Clean Line Gel Eyeliner is a sight for sensitive eyes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Camino is wise; its lessons come slowly, mile by mile, day by day.—
Daniela Diaz,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Under the management of Gene, Bob, and Ron, the firm’s signature ‘good judgment and wise counsel’ combination gained another component: unparalleled care.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Rosanna Fiedler, founder of the one-year-old brand Wyld Box Jewelry, creates adornments with the artistry of a sculptor and the vision of a keen vintage jewelry connoisseur.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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As a keen music lover, Lowson decided to sing for the residents using the nursing home's karaoke kit.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Retirees don’t have as much time to recover their losses, so accumulating precious metals like gold and silver can be a prudent move.—
Marc Guberti,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Reddit Reacts The Reddit community was quick to weigh in on the discovery, with many users expressing excitement over the historical significance of the coin.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Austin-Healey was quick to capitalize on the Sprite’s sporting success.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That's brilliantly insightful, because most mathematics is developed in a vacuum.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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In fact, people of African origin have the greatest genetic diversity amongst all groups of people, making results from investigating the cancer biology in Black American patients immensely biologically insightful.—
Angelique Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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For transition-age foster youth—those aging out of the foster care system—this challenge is even more acute.—
First Place for Youth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Saint Elizabeth in Chicago was also part of the deal, but Ascension previously announced plans to close the hospital, which sits on the city’s West Side, has 28 beds and treats acute mental illness.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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