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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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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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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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But… Mind the Volatility The primary risk associated with Monarch stock is its heightened sensitivity to market downturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The Justice Department has cited the need to protect the identities of victims and witnesses, along with the sensitivity of grand jury materials, as reasons for withholding additional evidence.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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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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Surely because of the beauty of the assist, last night’s goal wins the battle on aesthetics alone.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Nonetheless, Burton’s grand vision of how to translate a comic-book aesthetic onto the big screen remains stunning.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Let the doubt of the naysayers echo in your ears and drive you harder.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Researchers noticed chimps copying each other’s odd habits, like ear-blade grass styling or rear-end accessorizing.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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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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In turn, this could entice me to abandon my good approach and leap into a stupid crash diet.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Other migrant families have found the same sense of stability in the city of nearly 2 million inhabitants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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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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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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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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