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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Recent Examples of acuity
These changes to student loan borrowing are anticipated to reduce the nursing pipeline and further increase acuity in nursing shortages.
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Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
Those state caseworkers can be called upon to determine whether an elder has the mental acuity to agree to be moved from their home to an unfamiliar place.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The company provides high-acuity specialty care, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), the release states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
Those state caseworkers can be called upon to determine whether an elder has the mental acuity to agree to be moved from their home to an unfamiliar place.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The company provides high-acuity specialty care, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), the release states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acuity
sensitivity
Noun
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Mentor was known for his wisdom and trust-building sensitivity.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Emotional weather systems with tempers, intuition, sensitivity, and something wild in our blood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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