SAGACITY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

sagacity

noun

sə-ˈga-sə-tē

Definition of sagacity

as in insight

the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships a novelist of surprising sagacity considering his youthfulness

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Recent Examples of sagacity According to the lore, this magical juice bestowed strength and sagacity upon all those who imbibed it. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Yet Schrader seems insensitive to the sorrow and sagacity that John Huston made palpable in his adaptation of Under the Volcano by another Canadian author, Malcolm Lowery. — Armond White, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024 Over the centuries and across cultures, it’s symbolized everything from sagacity to black magic. — New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024 For decades, Americans believed that the various democratic safeguards rooted in the court system, the media, and civic norms allowed the country to navigate federal-state tensions with sagacity. — Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for sagacity

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insight

Noun

But spending time with the 1% who actually consume fashion gave him insight that is hard to gain, like the ability to fragment a collection into different product ranges based on region and age, and understanding what will actually sell.

— Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
As well as sharing some insight into the Earthshot Prize and his family life, William helped act as a judge for audience members who came up to the stage to tell their funniest stories.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

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