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perspicacity

[pur-spi-kas-i-tee] / ˌpɜr spɪˈkæs ɪ ti /


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His reputation for perspicacity in matters financial lies in tatters.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2023

In place of firebrand feminism, the film emphasizes decency, perspicacity and rigor.

From New York Times Nov. 16, 2022

Thursday is also one of the few people who respects Morse's perspicacity and empathy.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2022

Now, having reread “Nemesis” for the first time since its release exactly a decade ago, I cannot help but be unnerved by its prophetic perspicacity.

From Washington Post Apr. 4, 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




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