1
as in noticeable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
a sensible change in temperature
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2
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
this is the only sensible conclusion
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
a sensible decision to delay marriage until they knew one another better
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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
sensible of the shift in attitude by the general public on the issue
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Recent Examples of sensible
Naturally the thought of death came into one’s mind occasionally but one tried to be sensible about it, not getting into a panic, not pushing it away.
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Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
And any sensible apple grower in Ontario knew their cash crop would be the McIntosh.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Many states take sensible steps—background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and safe storage laws—all policies that help reduce gun crime and gun deaths.
—Gabby Giffords, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The control layout is sensible and works as expected.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
And any sensible apple grower in Ontario knew their cash crop would be the McIntosh.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Many states take sensible steps—background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and safe storage laws—all policies that help reduce gun crime and gun deaths.
—Gabby Giffords, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The control layout is sensible and works as expected.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensible
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When compared with the DeathAdder V4 Pro, the difference is slight but noticeable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The New Shape of the Curve Year-to-date production growth for 2025 marks a noticeable deceleration compared to the peak shale boom years, when annual growth often ran in the double digits.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The acquisition is a logical step for Cambridge AtomWorks, a developer led by nuclear science experts from the University of Cambridge.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The more logical their early choices seem, the more reasonably Americans might assume the ones that follow are too.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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The most successful organizations will be those that leverage AI to eliminate mundane tasks, allowing employees to focus on high-value creative and strategic work within reasonable timeframes.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The reasonable monthlies, at $822, get you a bike room, in-building laundry, and a storage unit.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
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Many of these guests were not aware of CGTN’s links to Beijing.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Marino would like more people to be aware of MASH and get checked for it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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His distinguishable look, punctuated by a large black beard, became iconic.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Aug. 2025
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His entirely rational explanation for doing so is in the game story.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mass death, yes, but rational mass death.—
Paul Kingsnorth,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many multifamily operators are deeply brand-conscious.—
Tyler Christiansen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Libra is, after all, the sign of the scales — a Cardinal energy that initiates connection while making the conscious effort to surround itself with beauty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Association management staff has grown substantially over the years with no appreciable increase in their duties.—
Steven Franck,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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As this pressure persists over time, these cushions may become engorged and thereby develop into appreciable hemorrhoids.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Sensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensible. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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