perspicacity
Example Sentences
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His book, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of its namesake album, colorfully narrates an oft-overlooked chapter in the band’s history with nuance, clarity and perspicacity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Nevertheless, the book’s scope and the perspicacity of her writing evince the reading and thinking of a long life well lived.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 26, 2022
Fans who prefer Ustinov in the role tend to respond to his immense warmth: He has a grandfatherly manner that makes him instantly likable, which also cleverly belies his brilliance and perspicacity.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2022
Then we might end up just going to places that only had newsrooms and attitudes that met the kind of high standards for diversity, disinterest and perspicacity we aspire to maintain for ourselves.
From Fox News ● Jul. 17, 2020
The goat, which had slid about during the transfer, regarded him with bright-eyed perspicacity, but made no sound.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Vocabulary lists containing perspicacity
The Count of Monte Cristo
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"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte, Chapters 10–14
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Wuthering Heights
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