kens 1 of 2

noun

Definition of kensnext
plural of ken
1
as in sights

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Relevance
2
as in instincts

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3
as in dimensions

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kens

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ken, chiefly Scottish
as in apprehends

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kens
  1. instincts
  2. dimensions
  3. landscapes
  4. skills
  5. appreciates
  6. pursuits
  7. perceives
  8. understands
Noun
  • The forward convert has offensive instincts and is learning on the fly how to translate them to the position at the NHL level.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • There’s nothing wrong with trusting one’s instincts.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of instincts
Noun
  • Addressing all these dimensions is crucial for employee flourishing.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One case where age might be relevant to include would be for companies who measure representation across various dimensions of diversity, such as ensuring pay equity for the same types of jobs across ages, races, genders, etc.
    Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of dimensions
Noun
  • Similarly, the abrupt halt of Ant Group’s IPO in 2020 highlighted the importance of regulatory readiness, a crucial factor as fintechs navigate complex compliance landscapes.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Desert ants navigate vast, featureless landscapes with uncanny precision.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of landscapes
Noun
  • Often, the skills these artisans honed on other movies helped prepare them for the leap to directing.
    Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Keep in mind that a resume is not just a summary of your career, but rather a tool to showcase your skills, accomplishments, and potential.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of skills
Verb
  • The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of appreciates
Noun
  • If you’ve been feeling blocked in your creative pursuits or are simply looking for more love in your life, this transit could feel like a breath of fresh air.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Reflecting on whether our professional pursuits are purpose-driven or solely financially motivated is a cornerstone in shaping a career that resonates deeply with our authentic aspirations.
    Essence, Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of pursuits
Verb
  • The defamation case tests how the public perceives mainstream media amid constant right-wing attacks on its credibility.
    Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Ohio State needs a competitive and fiery leader who doesn’t care how the country perceives him.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of perceives
Verb
  • Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Over the decades and centuries, the characters whose contemporaries see them as unsound or suspect are, the reader understands, the most in tune with the house’s past.
    Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
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