perception
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A third-act twist or sudden death can change a viewer’s overall perception of a movie in an instant.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The show then focuses on how each attendee’s desires, concerns or lived experiences shape the perception of the reading.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
A team led by Los Alamos scientist Roxana Bujack used geometry to build a mathematical definition of color perception based on hue, saturation, and lightness.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026
“There is the perception that dealer service is not competitive,” said Daniel Justo, vice president of Ford’s customer service division.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Wittgenstein’s whole undertaking, as interpreted by the sociologists, is directed at disputing the idea that there can be perception independent of enunciation.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing perception
Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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"Animal Wisdom" and "The Last Wolf," Vocabulary from the poems
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