perception
noun
the act or faculty of perceiving, or apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.
perceptions
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pluralof perception.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Consequently, Barclays said: “In contrast, skew on credit ETFs, led by LQD, steepened sharply, opening a notable divergence in downside risk perceptions across asset classes.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
She aimed to help influence a shift in perceptions around female sport by showcasing the power of strong women in Cameroon.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The rise in sentiment was driven by improved perceptions of the economy and a surge in motivation to make major purchases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Friedkin’s movie shifted people’s perceptions about fear and played with longstanding ideas about the nuclear family and religious ideology, themes that were starting to be contested and debated as America moved further from ’50s-era sterility.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
National and state laws and a trend toward teaching and testing “core subjects” reshape social perceptions and create a permanent culture that continually marginalizes the arts in the curriculum.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
