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
Those with a higher mental acuity tend to need more time making decisions and drawing conclusions, found a June 2021 research paper from neuroeconomics researchers at the University of Zurich.
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Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Her sentences are somewhat flat in tone, but the excitement comes from the acuity in her observations, which accumulate over pages to assemble a full, clear picture.
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Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Joe Biden's catastrophic performance fueled questions about his mental acuity and led, three weeks later, to his reluctant withdrawal as the Democratic candidate.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
According to the audit report, the significant volume of low-acuity calls tied up paramedics and ambulances, delaying response times for patients requiring urgent intervention and transport to emergency rooms.
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Reeti Malhotra
may 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Her sentences are somewhat flat in tone, but the excitement comes from the acuity in her observations, which accumulate over pages to assemble a full, clear picture.
—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Joe Biden's catastrophic performance fueled questions about his mental acuity and led, three weeks later, to his reluctant withdrawal as the Democratic candidate.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
According to the audit report, the significant volume of low-acuity calls tied up paramedics and ambulances, delaying response times for patients requiring urgent intervention and transport to emergency rooms.
—
Reeti Malhotra
may 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for acuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acuity
sensitivity
Noun
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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The initial test flights showed that the aircraft handled better than expected despite the pitch sensitivity.
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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