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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Kilmer’s specialty was giving the audience glimpses of intellect and compassion behind his steely gaze. Cruise, on the other hand, could never have pulled off Iceman.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025 -
In terms of demeanor, Cavett and Mulaney also share a lot in common, as both are known for infusing their comedy with a certain level of intellect and intrigue.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or food allergies every year.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Ghee, however, is typically well tolerated by those with lactose intolerance or milk sensitivities.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brian Walsh, senior director of intelligence; Thomas Boodry, senior director of legislative affairs; and David Feith, senior director of technology and national security were also fired amid the fallout.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Rise of Open-Source AI in Healthcare: On-Premise Solutions Are Shaping the Future Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, transforming clinical workflows, and addressing critical challenges like workforce shortages, diagnostic accuracy, and chronic disease management.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because a bat has a thick barrel and rotates when swung, its motion and power depend on the distribution of weight across the entire shaft, not just in one spot.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
Creg Stephenson | [email protected],
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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From tech pioneers to financial strategists, these executives and CEOs stand out for their remarkable mental acuity.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Personal and human connections allow candidates to more effectively communicate their talent, and employers can more effectively evaluate distinctive strengths like interpersonal skills, verbal acuity, and executive functioning–even more important for rising talent who grew up behind a screen.—
Susan LaMotte,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite the entrenched ethical norms of the legal profession, educational institutions at every level should devise strategies designed to improve the public’s understanding of government and its critical intersection with the rule of law.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Critically, lenders give buyers a big-picture understanding of what their monthly payment will look like under various loan configurations, taking into account sales price tiers, interest rates, property taxes and insurance.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Perspicacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspicacity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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