as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
a worrisome deterioration in the acuity of his hearing over the years
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The charismatic, 46-year-old Moore would be a welcome respite for a party still bedeviled by Biden’s legacy-defining decision to seek reelection despite mental and physical acuity problems.
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Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025
Italian law dictates that citizens over 80 must renew their license every two years and complete a medical examination that tests mental acuity.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 June 2025
Higher acuity patients often require more specialized staff.
—Kunal Khashu, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Oversight in cognitive decline ‘cover-up’ investigation | RISING Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss four former Biden aides agreeing to testify to the house oversight committee about the former President’s health and mental acuity.
—The Hill, 12 June 2025
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Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025
Italian law dictates that citizens over 80 must renew their license every two years and complete a medical examination that tests mental acuity.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 June 2025
Higher acuity patients often require more specialized staff.
—Kunal Khashu, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Oversight in cognitive decline ‘cover-up’ investigation | RISING Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss four former Biden aides agreeing to testify to the house oversight committee about the former President’s health and mental acuity.
—The Hill, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acuity
sensitivity
Noun
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But… Mind the Volatility The primary risk associated with Monarch stock is its heightened sensitivity to market downturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The Justice Department has cited the need to protect the identities of victims and witnesses, along with the sensitivity of grand jury materials, as reasons for withholding additional evidence.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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