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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
Better to have dozens of funny, perceptive interviewees (Tina Fey, Conan O’Brien, John Mulaney, Adam Sandler, Lily Tomlin) piece it together, than to expect much from the guy who doesn’t care to self-analyze anyway.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In Fiduccia’s perceptive reading, binaries such as abstraction and likeness, form and formlessness, seriality and singularity, take on dialectical tension and interrelation.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The brilliant and perceptive first lady was immediately impressed by the queen.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Still, these are minor faults compared to an enjoyably harsh yet perceptive look at the psychology of Silicon Valley elites.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In Fiduccia’s perceptive reading, binaries such as abstraction and likeness, form and formlessness, seriality and singularity, take on dialectical tension and interrelation.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The brilliant and perceptive first lady was immediately impressed by the queen.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Still, these are minor faults compared to an enjoyably harsh yet perceptive look at the psychology of Silicon Valley elites.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
Adjective
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But in all these cases, unopened soda is shelf-stable and not sensitive to refrigeration cycles.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Raw vegetables may preserve nutrients that are sensitive to heat, while cooked vegetables can make others easier to absorb.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Room-wise, both of the standard offerings sit in the same size range, though MGM has more options to indulge in larger rooms and suites, and feels newer in design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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Travel Wise getty images Those who love hitting the road during summer would be wise to remember that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for driving.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Had the club avoided relegation, sources say Disasi would have been keen to join on a permanent deal.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Vile was eager to chat about some things (the recording process, his musical heroes) and less keen to do much self-probing.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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That would seem to be the prudent path, and Brown figures the experience already has been invaluable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Allowing Brown to oversee the deadline as either a buyer or a team standing pat seems prudent.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Amenities and experiences The 10th floor spa remains one of the hotel’s biggest assets, not least because the panoramic views across Hyde Park make even a quick sauna session feel cinematic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Over the past decade, the club have been forced to activate several economic ‘levers’ to ensure their stability — such as selling stakes in the club’s future businesses to private equity companies to raise quick cash.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Originally from Philadelphia, Tulsky first entered the hockey world as an analytics writer on fan blogs 15 years ago, earning a reputation for unique, insightful articles and interacting with his readers.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Made when Dunham was in her early 20s, the film is a deadly accurate portrait of post-collegiate ennui, shot partly in her parents’ NYC apartment, and remains fresh and startlingly insightful.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Those category expansions aren’t driven by a common technology, but rather by an acute understanding of consumer pain points and how to solve them.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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