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Recent Examples of percipient
Well-known to followers of the blogosphere and seekers of intelligent, percipient commentary on public policy, Kevin Drum passed away Friday after a long battle with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
That drew a horselaugh from veteran investor Jim Chanos, whose experience as a short-seller has given him a uniquely percipient feel for Wall Street foibles.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
That drew a horselaugh from veteran investor Jim Chanos, whose experience as a short-seller has given him a uniquely percipient feel for Wall Street foibles.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percipient
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Exposure is linked to worsening symptoms in those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but acute cardiovascular risks, including heart attacks and strokes, may be even more pronounced.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Timeline Expectations: The Long Road of Grief Normal grief timeline: Most young adults begin to experience some relief from acute grief symptoms within 6-12 months, though grief waves can continue for years.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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That is just an incredibly perceptive and talented kid manifesting this amazing performance from her imagination.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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In the longer term, the internet of senses, computer vision, extended reality, and edge AI will create more perceptive and immersive experiences by tracking eye movement, expressions, and gestures and blending multisensory experiences to incorporate touch, taste, and smell.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.—
Hisham Matar,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Aug. 2024
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Since the war began in Gaza, more than six months ago, the Israeli magazine +972 has published some of the most penetrating reporting on the Israel Defense Forces’ conduct.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2024
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Today’s consumer is highly discerning, and bombarding them with product ads is insufficient.—
Joni Roberts,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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That will mark the Pixel 10 as the standard for all, the 9 Pro for the more discerning customer, and the 10 Pro XL as the phone that challenges the premium space.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Morris Chestnut Logline: As the fate of the earth hangs perilously in the balance, Bandi a sagacious elder embarks on a crucial mission to locate Tep one of the few legitimate descendants of an ancient extraterrestrial power, tracing back to a small tribe in Africa.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Sep. 2024
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Foster a balanced approach: While data can provide valuable insights at scale, integrating human judgment and industry expertise ensures a sagacious, well-rounded, and likely more ethical strategic investment approach.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2024
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Baltimore likes having an experienced swing tackle, so Noteboom, who has made 35 career starts, is close to a lock.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Facilitate mentorship pairings between experienced and newer managers to share cross-silo leadership skills.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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While the principles may be familiar to readers, the book’s goal is to offer new and insightful ways of applying these age-old wisdoms.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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These statements sound insightful, as if someone is doing deep emotional work.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Forty-five years have passed since the late Professor Price coined his perspicacious term.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Nov. 2010
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If a new Bridgerton-sibling romance each season is the series’ gimmick, then Penelope has proven to be its soul—a vividly realistic protagonist whose perspicacious alter ego tethered each fairytale courtship to earth.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
14 June 2024
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“Percipient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percipient. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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