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discernment

noun as in perception

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For all his acknowledged literary discernment, it is Cowley’s political credulity that has marked his reputation.

The speed at which the 24-hour news cycle mills through the profound and the miscellaneous with little meaningful discernment has pushed young people to look for the truth elsewhere.

“It’s questions about priorities, discernment, judgment and understanding of what is most important to the audience,” Weiss said.

The way to do this is by cultivating discernment through patient observation.

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Artistic discernment is called for when deciding among works as good as these.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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