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as in attitude
a particular attitude, mindset, or preference
The artist was known for her minimalist sensibility. The sentiments expressed in the essay, while typical of their time, are apt to offend modern sensibilities.
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as in sensitivity
the capacity to notice and respond to something
She has a painter's innate sensibility for color and composition.
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Recent Examples of sensibility
In recent years, many prominent Democratic figures have been frustrated by the Times, taking issue with the editorial sensibilities of a paper that many of their supporters consume religiously.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 7 July 2025
Care was also taken to find a happy medium between historical accuracy and serving modern sensibilities, the most notable example being the decision to display the scorebug constantly, which wasn’t a common practice in the 70s.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Pernia expertly applies her artistic sensibility to craft novel, harmonious aesthetics that follow her passion for interior and product design.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Anonymous and mild sensibilities have currency because today’s music—whether created and curated by humans or machines—is so often used to make people feel nothing instead of something.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 7 July 2025
Care was also taken to find a happy medium between historical accuracy and serving modern sensibilities, the most notable example being the decision to display the scorebug constantly, which wasn’t a common practice in the 70s.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Pernia expertly applies her artistic sensibility to craft novel, harmonious aesthetics that follow her passion for interior and product design.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Anonymous and mild sensibilities have currency because today’s music—whether created and curated by humans or machines—is so often used to make people feel nothing instead of something.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sensibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
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Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The recall affects all lot codes of the product, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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My hope is that this draw toward the world of screens and digital and artificial intelligence is going to highlight our need for a greater sensitivity toward embodiment.—
Chava Pearl Lansky,
JSTOR Daily,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Per our testers, this shoe excels in both comfort and style.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Three examples of Louisville bathroom renovations showcase various styles and upgrades. Design choices include bold wallpapers, mixed metals, and custom tile work.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Two dial options, both framed by the distinctive orange barrel, link the new model back to the earliest MB designs and the bold aesthetics of the original collaboration.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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His visual style is informed by surrealism and the aesthetics of his Caribbean upbringing.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Multiyear visibility into global defense spending is music to the ears of the legacy contractors.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Corn almost always attracts pests such as: Corn earworm larvae feed on the tassels, silks, and kernels often near the tip of a corn ear.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Cora certainly understands this process as the deadline approaches and what Boston is capable of if chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can add reinforcements.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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That approach included executive orders mandating face masks indoors and one that shuttered hundreds of businesses, and also school buildings for the last two months of the school year.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Other elements of The Scout reinforce our sense of this transient atmosphere.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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These questions are helping businesses turn everyday items into brand moments and, in some cases, into movements created through commonality and a sense of community. 5.—
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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And once the technique was shown to work in laboratory studies and field trials in Australia and Indonesia, the World Mosquito Program was ready to attempt it at a grander scale.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Both ice creams start with the same classic technique: gently heating milk and cream, tempering in the egg yolks, and cooking until the custard thickens.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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