as in understandings
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a growing perception of the enormity of the problem
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Voters are going to choose based on their perceptions of the project overall and its songs.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Sexual narcissists may deny or minimize their harmful behaviors, leading their partners to question their perceptions and sanity.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
These perceptions form our reputation.
—Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
How can promoting Ukrainian cuisine change external perceptions of the country?
—Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
Challenging Unconscious Bias Unconscious bias plays a role in how women are viewed in the workplace, with certain stereotypes influencing perceptions of their capabilities or leadership qualities.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Of course, much of the thinking behind these perceptions is valid.
—Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Our imagination can be limited by our perceptions of the world.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Sexual narcissists may deny or minimize their harmful behaviors, leading their partners to question their perceptions and sanity.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
These perceptions form our reputation.
—Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
How can promoting Ukrainian cuisine change external perceptions of the country?
—Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
Challenging Unconscious Bias Unconscious bias plays a role in how women are viewed in the workplace, with certain stereotypes influencing perceptions of their capabilities or leadership qualities.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Of course, much of the thinking behind these perceptions is valid.
—Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Our imagination can be limited by our perceptions of the world.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Perceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptions. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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