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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
Ryan first encountered Kahane during their work together at the BBC in London in 2014, and was struck by the composer’s intellectual depth and perceptive social commentary.
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Over the last quarter century, David Suchet became the definitive Hercule Poirot, starring as the fussy but perceptive private detective in 70 screen adaptations of Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
There's no direct evidence that cats can tell when someone is pregnant, but there is plenty to suggest our feline friends are perceptive enough to know when change is afoot.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Founder and principal Jessica Lagrange is known for her vibrant and personable manner, perceptive insights, and collaborative approach to design—qualities that account for the outstanding caliber and cohesive nature of the JLI team.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Over the last quarter century, David Suchet became the definitive Hercule Poirot, starring as the fussy but perceptive private detective in 70 screen adaptations of Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
There's no direct evidence that cats can tell when someone is pregnant, but there is plenty to suggest our feline friends are perceptive enough to know when change is afoot.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Founder and principal Jessica Lagrange is known for her vibrant and personable manner, perceptive insights, and collaborative approach to design—qualities that account for the outstanding caliber and cohesive nature of the JLI team.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
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Cooling, calming, and tailor-made for sensitive skin, this mask drapes delicately across your face to deliver a serious hit of cica (Centella asiatica) and allantoin—soothing redness and dryness in minutes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Concerns have been raised about DOGE operatives, many with ties to Musk's companies, gaining access to sensitive government data without adequate oversight or experience.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Getting another running back on Day 3 is a wise move, and getting Deion Sanders into the Cowboys’ stratosphere at No. 239 will certainly make Jerry Jones smile.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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In footage shared with Newsweek by Ring, the super smart pooch can be seen quite literally knocking on the door with his paw, evidently keen to be let back into the house.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Cricket administrators in Seattle had also been keen, despite not yet having built the requisite infrastructure for the Orcas, the city’s MLC side.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Since sector performance generally rotates as the economy moves through different phases, broad sector exposure is a prudent hedge against unpredictable shifts in the market.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Magic Mountain crews had hoped to fix Superman: Escape from Krypton when the coaster closed for maintenance in September, but the necessary parts weren’t readily available and the most prudent option was to permanently close the ride, according to Harris.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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Telegraphed data arrived in the morning, and FitzRoy made quick extrapolations from his knowledge of storm theories, sending forecasts an hour later.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
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Polite start, quick stall Even after Trump was elected on the promise of high tariffs, relations with Beijing got off to a polite start.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Thank you as always for the insightful questions, everyone.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Essential Takeaways This insightful research study provided two eye-opening outcomes.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In some instances, yes, according to one study which looked at the recommendations from a chatbot compared to those of doctors assessing acute respiratory, urinary, vaginal, eye or dental symptoms.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Researchers from Dartmouth College built the bot as a way of taking a new approach to a longstanding problem: The U.S. continues to grapple with an acute shortage of mental health providers.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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