perceptions

NOUN

understanding, idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach attention attitude awareness concept consciousness feeling image impression judgment knowledge notion opinion recognition sense taste thought viewpoint

STRONG

acumen apprehension brainchild conceit conception discernment flash grasp insight intellection light observation perspicacity picture plan sagacity sensation study

WEAK

apprehending big idea brain wave realizing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concrete ignorance stupidity thing unconsciousness

STRONG

misconception misunderstanding

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perceptions

Humans are social primates, and our perceptions of what’s normal or desirable are shaped by those around us.

From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026

He pushed back on perceptions of the band’s gay-coded imagery, saying “Y.M.C.A.” was literally inspired by his observations of life at the recreation center’s San Francisco branch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

At its best, Bazball challenged perceptions of how Test cricket could be played.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

“The recent volatility of the Korean market illustrates the sensitivity of tech share prices to news around, and perceptions of, the ongoing capex surge,” said Capital Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

To convince myself that there was some dignity in what I planned to do, in surrendering my own perceptions of right and wrong, of reality, of sanity itself, to earn the love of my parents.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover