as in understandings
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 perceptions
Draftniks slap grades on the quality of the picks based on their perceptions of where the player’s talent meets positional need.
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Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Concerns about the independence of the CRTC have also been raised by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in connection with indirect forms of influence such as perceptions of close ties between those serving on the commission, the industry, and industry law firms.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
New model leaves global AI balance largely unchanged From a geopolitical standpoint, the latest release has not materially altered perceptions of US dominance in AI.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Mammoth bluffs followed by last-minute retreats only deepened perceptions of inconsistency, further eroding deterrence.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
But overcoming perceptions that lithium-ion battery technology is inherently dangerous has proven challenging, and developers sometimes fuel mistrust by dismissing residents’ concerns about fire, toxic threats and the industrialization of natural landscapes.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Travel demand is highly sensitive to perceptions of safety, and even temporary disruptions can have lingering effects on booking behavior.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Blending investigative storytelling, history, and personal narrative, The Vodou Project challenges old perceptions and celebrates the spiritual and cultural heritage at the heart of Haitian identity.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Across six episodes that follow the pair from adolescence through Niall’s college years to adulthood, the duo boomerang in and out of each other’s lives, making decisions that irrevocably alter their paths and their perceptions of one another.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Concerns about the independence of the CRTC have also been raised by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in connection with indirect forms of influence such as perceptions of close ties between those serving on the commission, the industry, and industry law firms.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
New model leaves global AI balance largely unchanged From a geopolitical standpoint, the latest release has not materially altered perceptions of US dominance in AI.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Mammoth bluffs followed by last-minute retreats only deepened perceptions of inconsistency, further eroding deterrence.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
But overcoming perceptions that lithium-ion battery technology is inherently dangerous has proven challenging, and developers sometimes fuel mistrust by dismissing residents’ concerns about fire, toxic threats and the industrialization of natural landscapes.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Travel demand is highly sensitive to perceptions of safety, and even temporary disruptions can have lingering effects on booking behavior.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Blending investigative storytelling, history, and personal narrative, The Vodou Project challenges old perceptions and celebrates the spiritual and cultural heritage at the heart of Haitian identity.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Across six episodes that follow the pair from adolescence through Niall’s college years to adulthood, the duo boomerang in and out of each other’s lives, making decisions that irrevocably alter their paths and their perceptions of one another.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptions
Noun
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For example, Connelly of Columbia University mentioned new understandings of the danger surrounding the Cuban missile crisis in 1962.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The research would have to extend into the professional realm to deepen these burgeoning understandings of how the dark facets of ourselves operate, suggesting even the necessity of the shadow as that might be directing our career choices through the world.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Played on the show by Sarah Pidgeon, audiences on TikTok have gone into a frenzy with appreciations and tutorials showing how to style Besette staples like a white shirt, pencil skirt, and headband.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
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Brian LaCroix, restaurant operator at Chick-fil-A, said the fast food chain will no longer be offering the military appreciations special.—
Rosanna Fraire,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Perceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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