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
Whether those perceptions are accurate may matter less than the political damage caused by the belief that authorities are minimizing the scale of the tragedy.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Oscar Talk Even if the films are discovered at Cannes, Annecy can help mould Oscar contender perceptions.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Manage perceptions; Own success; Relentlessly reassess project parameters, and Expand perspective.
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Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Increasing acceptance of cannabis use The ruling hinges on evolving perceptions of recreational drugs, especially marijuana.
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Morgan Marietta,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Their skepticism of government was fuelled by the disruptions of COVID and by perceptions of liberal hypocrisy and the left’s disregard for the member’s opinions.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Half a season is not enough to erase certain longstanding perceptions.
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Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
According to an insider with decades of dealings with the director, Spielberg is well aware of perceptions of his commercial cold streak and specifically set about to reverse course with Disclosure Day.
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Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
To create its 10-point Solo Travel Risk Index, the company examined a range of factors that can shape the solo travel experience, including residents' perceptions of personal safety, healthcare quality and accessibility, peace and safety indices, environmental risks, and internet connectivity.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Oscar Talk Even if the films are discovered at Cannes, Annecy can help mould Oscar contender perceptions.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Manage perceptions; Own success; Relentlessly reassess project parameters, and Expand perspective.
—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Increasing acceptance of cannabis use The ruling hinges on evolving perceptions of recreational drugs, especially marijuana.
—
Morgan Marietta,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Their skepticism of government was fuelled by the disruptions of COVID and by perceptions of liberal hypocrisy and the left’s disregard for the member’s opinions.
—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Half a season is not enough to erase certain longstanding perceptions.
—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
According to an insider with decades of dealings with the director, Spielberg is well aware of perceptions of his commercial cold streak and specifically set about to reverse course with Disclosure Day.
—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
To create its 10-point Solo Travel Risk Index, the company examined a range of factors that can shape the solo travel experience, including residents' perceptions of personal safety, healthcare quality and accessibility, peace and safety indices, environmental risks, and internet connectivity.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptions
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The ruling has long been criticized as out of step with basic understandings of the law, and the court later refused to extend the exemption to other sports, including football, basketball and boxing.
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The Constitution’s language ruled out neither of those understandings.
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Played on the show by Sarah Pidgeon, audiences on TikTok have gone into a frenzy with appreciations and tutorials showing how to style Besette staples like a white shirt, pencil skirt, and headband.
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Brian LaCroix, restaurant operator at Chick-fil-A, said the fast food chain will no longer be offering the military appreciations special.
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“Perceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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