as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
a worrisome deterioration in the acuity of his hearing over the years
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With George’s mental acuity in question, Sheila is subpoenaed to testify in front of the Zero Day Commission oversight committee.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Her humor and acuity become an instinctual armor against a world that seldom recognizes, let alone comprehends, what she’s been through.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
This skill springs not from manipulative intent but from empathy and social acuity.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
After a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump that sent Democrats panicking over his mental acuity, Biden ultimately bowed out of the race in July, leaving Democrats with just 107 days before the election to find a new nominee and build a winning campaign.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Her humor and acuity become an instinctual armor against a world that seldom recognizes, let alone comprehends, what she’s been through.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
This skill springs not from manipulative intent but from empathy and social acuity.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
After a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump that sent Democrats panicking over his mental acuity, Biden ultimately bowed out of the race in July, leaving Democrats with just 107 days before the election to find a new nominee and build a winning campaign.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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