perspicacity

noun

Definition of perspicacitynext
as in intellect
an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious She had the perspicacity to recognize the underlying problem.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspicacity
  1. intellect
  2. sensitivity
  3. intelligence
  4. power
  5. sense
  6. acumen
  7. acuity
  8. understanding
Noun
  • Maybe the judge presiding will have the courage and intellect to break up this cesspool of crime.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • His speech emphasized the group’s groundbreaking fusion of jazz and soul within hip-hop, showing that authenticity and intellect could seamlessly blend with coolness.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of intellect
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
  • Pablo Larraín’s chronicle of Callas’ final days also exhibits the tension between sensitivity and authenticity.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • This now extends to the American national security and intelligence sectors, where that loss of trust is problematic for a country with enduring global responsibilities and interests.
    Bernard Hudson, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Pieter Arntz, malware intelligence researcher at Malwarebytes is advising users to upgrade their software now.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • On Friday Han said Yoon was a danger to the country and needed to be removed from power, increasing the pressure on Yoon to quit.
    Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • If Yoon is impeached, his powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office.
    Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of power
Noun
  • So the researchers look at this random, unrelated environmental factor to having ADHD — the fact the doctor is seeing these kids on Halloween — to get a sense of just how subjective and prone to error these decisions are.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the eight-month delay, there is a sense of urgency among NASA and its prime contractors for the program, especially with the specter of a new Trump administration that may opt for changes in the Artemis program.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of sense
Noun
  • The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.
    Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com, al, 20 Jan. 2023
  • But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023
Definition of acumen
Noun
  • This law also requires additional nurses to be assigned based on patient acuity and clinical needs.
    Tracy Briggs, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The Trump interview noticeably covered more ground, whereas Baier honed in on several specific areas with Harris, like questions about the border and President Joe Biden’s mental acuity.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of acuity
Noun
  • Teamwork can be challenging because businesspeople frequently lack a thorough understanding of data modeling and analysis, while data experts are less familiar with business terminology.
    Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.
    Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of understanding
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