keenness

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as in sensitiveness
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences there's an enhanced keenness of hearing that young mothers seem to develop

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Noun
  • Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Trump, who will take office Jan. 20 and has talked up his plans to make the U.S. as attractive as possible for corporations, was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from the large crowd that had gathered on the floor.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Israel’s intelligence capabilities inside Iran are understood to be vast and Israeli intelligence has carried out multiple successful assassinations inside Iran.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021, the Justice Department charged three North Korean computer programmers, members of the country's military intelligence agency, in connection with a series of global cyberattacks allegedly conducted on behalf of the regime.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Located just below Tak, Izakaya is ideal for quick bites of sushi and sips of sake in a casual setting.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Betting on one brand gives you only one bite at the apple.
    Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Humanity’s long history of division continues, but so, too, does its beauty, creativity and thirst for meaning.
    Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This test can identify a higher risk of the disease before symptoms like extreme thirst or fatigue appear.2 Having a single autoantibody means a higher risk of type 1 diabetes, while having two or more autoantibodies may indicate the condition has already begun to develop.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The combination of tenacity and tenderness, sensitivity and strength imbues his music with a generosity that evokes childhood wonder and adult complexity.
    Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The plaintiffs’ attorneys argued that the producers understood the sensitivity of the case, and had promised not to disclose anyone’s identities without their permission.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.
    Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In other words: come thirsty and bring a sturdy appetite.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Thanksgiving box office feast of 2024 was nothing short of sizzling, proving that the marketplace can expand beyond expectations when the chefs of Hollywood deliver dishes that appeal to varied appetites.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Keenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keenness. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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