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perception

[per-sep-shuhn] / pərˈsɛp ʃən /


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The perception that we are in trouble may partly explain the manly appeal of these shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

In other words, what people think they are consuming can shape not only their perception of taste but also how their brain responds to it.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

But the authors’ self-interest can dilute the perception of objectivity.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The renewed attention around his career comes at a time when conversations about labor, dignity, and public perception remain ongoing, particularly in industries where visibility can fluctuate dramatically.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Stomach- sleepers like me were in retreat from reality, given to dark perception and the meditative arts.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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