as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
sentient of the danger posed by the approaching hurricane
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Recent Examples of sentient
That should offend anyone who believes in democracy, basic decency or the idea that sentient beings deserve more than a lifetime of confinement.
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
He’s not meant to be a replacement for their dead child so much as a visible placeholder for his memory, like an interactive and possibly sentient hologram of some old home video footage.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Clinicians and researchers have documented cases of people developing psychotic symptoms after extended chatbot use — for instance, believing that the AI is sentient or personally connected to them.
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Marc Augustin,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
In Smart House, a single dad and two kids move into a sentient hyper-connected home.
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Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sentient
Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
He’s not meant to be a replacement for their dead child so much as a visible placeholder for his memory, like an interactive and possibly sentient hologram of some old home video footage.
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Clinicians and researchers have documented cases of people developing psychotic symptoms after extended chatbot use — for instance, believing that the AI is sentient or personally connected to them.
—
Marc Augustin,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
In Smart House, a single dad and two kids move into a sentient hyper-connected home.
—
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentient
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Firefighters have declared the blaze knocked down but will stay on scene for flare-ups as demolition begins, while officials promise a health-conscious cleanup that minimizes impacts on surrounding residents.
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Anderson’s more low-key reveal could be chalked up to such factors as the union was her husband’s second, as well as the ongoing political unrest and cost-conscious consumers.
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“Sentient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentient. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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