1
as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
a writer of considerable perception, she remembers how it feels to be confused and insecure
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2
as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a growing perception of the enormity of the problem
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Recent Examples of perception
Playing with time and our perception of Statham, this remake of the 2004 French film Cash Truck was a welcome return to the crime world for both men.
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Elliott Smith, EW.com, 26 July 2025
That perception has held steady over recent months: In June, 17 percent said the economy was improving, and in May that figure stood at 24 percent.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
In a video from the concert, Wonder pauses his show to speak to the audience about his personal life and how being blind has impacted his perception of the world around him.
—EW.com, 15 July 2025
At the same time, perceptions of coolness may vary across different age brackets.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Elliott Smith, EW.com, 26 July 2025
That perception has held steady over recent months: In June, 17 percent said the economy was improving, and in May that figure stood at 24 percent.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
In a video from the concert, Wonder pauses his show to speak to the audience about his personal life and how being blind has impacted his perception of the world around him.
—EW.com, 15 July 2025
At the same time, perceptions of coolness may vary across different age brackets.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perception
Noun
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Luckey told me that his central insight with Oculus was to distinguish himself from competitors by focussing less on the headset’s mechanism and more on its software.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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However, only 120 appear on Google Maps for the entire state, meaning finding the restrooms may require a bit more local insight.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Press Releases 2025 Quantum computings rapid rise is a risk to cybersecurity and business stability The remainder of 2025 will witness a range of both new and old cyberthreats as cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing develop in functionality and understanding.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Our understanding, based on data, was that people 45 and older would make up 80% of regional music listenership.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
31 July 2025
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The recall affects all lot codes of the product, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The name changes have sparked lively debate of fairness and sensitivity well beyond sports fans.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Their 11-year-old daughter, Jasmine, made thank you cards with big hearts and notes of appreciation for all the support.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Take your pick between centuries-old palazzos and elegant villas reimagined into modern luxury stays, each one imbued with a deep appreciation for Florentine traditions.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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“Perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perception. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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