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
In looking at the last 25 years of Best Picture winners and their directors, 20 of whom have released movies since winning the Oscar, only five have had films that outperformed their Best Picture-winning predecessor, despite the perception that generally these filmmakers are riding high.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
How useless high-voltage power lines risk sparking California wildfires
For him, part of the litmus test for how San Jose should proceed will be based on the market’s perception of the agreement and its confidence that PG&E can address the core issues.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
The popularity of fast fashion — widely considered unsustainable and detrimental to the environment — also has fallen drastically, taking a hit on the public perception of Forever 21.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Switzerland followed closely in second, with similar findings for women’s perception of community safety and economic opportunity.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
How useless high-voltage power lines risk sparking California wildfires
For him, part of the litmus test for how San Jose should proceed will be based on the market’s perception of the agreement and its confidence that PG&E can address the core issues.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
The popularity of fast fashion — widely considered unsustainable and detrimental to the environment — also has fallen drastically, taking a hit on the public perception of Forever 21.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Switzerland followed closely in second, with similar findings for women’s perception of community safety and economic opportunity.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perception
Noun
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The following are perhaps the most crucial insights: MS is not a death sentence.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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To Begin Developing This Trait: Encourage your teams to question and validate their assumptions while remaining receptive to unexpected insights that emerge from their analysis.—
Ben Jones,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lilian laughed, but Dr. Fenton remained stern, only nodding at Lilian’s understanding.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Importantly, don’t settle for surface-level understandings of what these mean to you.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s gotten to a point where this LeBron sensitivity is beyond the pale.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Americans abroad may be less welcome and should practice cultural sensitivity.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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That means handing out praise liberally and finding ways to show your appreciation for them and make their day a little brighter.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perception. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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