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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
The 26-year-old horn player is bringing a Gen Z sensibility to the music of West Coast icons like Frankie Beverly & Maze, Sly and the Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire, and Roy Ayers.
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Bourdieu called this cultural capital, the non-financial assets—knowledge, skills, sensibilities—that confer status and advantage.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
And then my character channels a little of that Bogart sensibility from The Big Sleep.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
London is not only a key market for the brand but also offers a unique blend of attitude, sophistication and sensibility to Réalisation Par.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Bourdieu called this cultural capital, the non-financial assets—knowledge, skills, sensibilities—that confer status and advantage.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
And then my character channels a little of that Bogart sensibility from The Big Sleep.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
London is not only a key market for the brand but also offers a unique blend of attitude, sophistication and sensibility to Réalisation Par.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
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The result was reflected by the two head coaches’ vastly differing postgame attitudes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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In the corner of the team’s theater room, Wright hung a chart that was updated regularly by the team’s leader in attitude points, awarded for out-of-the-box accomplishments such as diving on the floor for loose balls or taking charges.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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This can cause tooth sensitivity and pain when consuming hot or cold food and drinks.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
12 June 2026
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Eating a donut earlier in the day is easier on your body than eating it at night when insulin sensitivity and metabolism slow.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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When ear met in 2024 at transfer student orientation at Bard, both were emerging from their own antisocial caves, unconsciously looking for their other half.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Lucy was also hemorrhaging from her ears and nose.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Yet recent years have seen the revival of BBMT, known for cabaret-style shows whose whimsical bygone aesthetic is drawn from vaudeville and carnival midways.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Rock & Roll Denim is a contemporary Western brand that blends traditional cowboy style with a modern aesthetic based in Fort Worth.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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The restaurant, which has held its Michelin star for more than 20 years—no small feat in the finicky world of fine dining—continues to draw diners with seasonal course menus, shaped by local suppliers and produce from the estate gardens, as well as its service and sense of occasion.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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In the case of the Kiawah Island home, that meant breaking with period convention and lining the view side with window walls, and incorporating a variety of ceiling treatments to help define living spaces (and introduce a sense of scale) within the open plan.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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OpenAI was reportedly served with a subpoena seeking information about its approach to advertising, consumer and health data, minor and senior users and models, among other activities.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Charlotte has already allocated $300,000 toward a study looking at alternative designs, modeling and simulation techniques for land use planning, Watlington said.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The family said donations will help cover costs associated with investigative genetic genealogy and other forensic techniques used to identify suspects in cases that have gone cold.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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