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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of acuity
Devices like smart watches, smart earphones and earbuds, and smart glasses will collect more valuable personal health data, including glucose levels, hearing and vision acuity, blood pressure, heart rate and much more.
—
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Age was a hot topic in this most recent presidential election, especially after former President Joe Biden, 82, ended his reelection bid due to escalated concerns about his acuity.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
In the months leading up to the showdown, Biden had noticeably pulled back from the media spotlight, a move that only fueled speculation about his mental acuity.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Jean-Pierre and Doocy shared a number of at times combative exchanges in the White House briefing room on issues ranging from immigration, to President Biden’s son Hunter’s business dealings and Biden’s mental acuity.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acuity
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Age was a hot topic in this most recent presidential election, especially after former President Joe Biden, 82, ended his reelection bid due to escalated concerns about his acuity.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
In the months leading up to the showdown, Biden had noticeably pulled back from the media spotlight, a move that only fueled speculation about his mental acuity.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Jean-Pierre and Doocy shared a number of at times combative exchanges in the White House briefing room on issues ranging from immigration, to President Biden’s son Hunter’s business dealings and Biden’s mental acuity.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acuity
Cite this Entry
“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share