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as in sensitive
able to sense slight impressions or differences
due to their ability to rotate their ears, cats are very perceptive when it comes to pinpointing the source of a sound
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as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a perceptive therapist was able to discover what was really troubling the youth
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Recent Examples of perceptive
Such scenes run the risk of being treacly, and some of the players are too young themselves to say anything perceptive about parenthood.
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Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This perceptive and sophisticated text offered the most informative medical account of the Black Death written by an eyewitness.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Children are perceptive, flexible, and open-minded.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Your perceptive nature spots what others miss, so trust instinct and document the change.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
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Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This perceptive and sophisticated text offered the most informative medical account of the Black Death written by an eyewitness.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Children are perceptive, flexible, and open-minded.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Your perceptive nature spots what others miss, so trust instinct and document the change.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptive
Adjective
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International migration has long been a sensitive issue in Europe, as nations grapple with an aging population and increasing anti-foreigner sentiment.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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International migration has long been a sensitive issue in Europe, as nations grapple with an aging population and increasing anti-foreigner sentiment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Getting a handle on almost seven decades' worth of clutter is a wise move.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Wouldn't that be too difficult scheduling-wise?—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Netflix executives are known to be keen to see how users engage with linear channels, though the company also expects much of the viewing to be concentrated on TF1’s on-demand content.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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According to Canine Companions, goldens have a keen insight into human emotional cues, not just commands.—
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Would taking his advice be prudent or practical?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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There is an underground tunnel connecting the main hotel and the lobby/restaurant building, which makes navigating the area much easier in a wheelchair or for those looking to avoid a cold (but quick) commute.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following its opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The second area, perhaps the most insightful, is high demand for post quantum cryptography (PQC) support.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The museum takes visitors on an insightful journey through the past, present and future of Mississippi's pivotal role in the Civil Rights movement, including the history of slavery in the state and the beginnings of the Jim Crow era.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Emilia had cancer — B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.—
Kate Bilo,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As her life is starting, her mother suffers from an acute schizophrenic episode.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Perceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptive. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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