perceptive

Example Sentences

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But while Amanda's game plan slipped under the radar, the traitors have shared their suspicions that Fiona may be the secret traitor and "pretending to be a bit less perceptive than she actually is".

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Her essential judgments on persons and events, as quoted, make her look wise and perceptive, which is her general reputation, but she was also indiscreet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

For elements that they share, both two very intelligent, bright, sharp, perceptive people who seemingly have gone through similar trauma in their own lives, they are different.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

In a perceptive statement, Fed governor Stephen Miran stressed on Oct.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025

“That’s very perceptive of you, child. What is your name?”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman