as in understandings
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 perceptions
The discovery of relativity and quantum physics has demonstrated that nature at high speeds and small distances behaves in ways very foreign to our sensory perceptions.
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Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
In my experience changing the language is a smart first step to changing consumer perceptions and preferences.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The sessions are also designed to examine the role that female leadership in storytelling plays in the shaping of pop culture and public perceptions.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
What To Know The Gallup survey shows that positive perceptions of capitalism are declining in America, and Democrats and independents are driving the decline.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Both offer distinctive depictions of minority experiences in America, and in the process, ask probing questions about how media affects our perceptions of each other.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Storytelling can change misguided perceptions By doing a story like this, people can see the lives behind the players, behind the trainers, behind the fans.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Moreover, perceptions of many aspects of the economy slipped.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
In my experience changing the language is a smart first step to changing consumer perceptions and preferences.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The sessions are also designed to examine the role that female leadership in storytelling plays in the shaping of pop culture and public perceptions.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
What To Know The Gallup survey shows that positive perceptions of capitalism are declining in America, and Democrats and independents are driving the decline.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Both offer distinctive depictions of minority experiences in America, and in the process, ask probing questions about how media affects our perceptions of each other.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Storytelling can change misguided perceptions By doing a story like this, people can see the lives behind the players, behind the trainers, behind the fans.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Moreover, perceptions of many aspects of the economy slipped.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptions
Noun
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The trial court also applied the new historical practices and understandings test, holding that there was no evidence of a tradition to display the Ten Commandments in public schools permanently.—
Lydia Artz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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But this week’s Platonic is the first official road trip episode, a brisk 24-minute journey during which both of our central characters overcome their denial and come to important understandings.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The release includes interviews, outtakes and critical appreciations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Perceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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