as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
sentient of the danger posed by the approaching hurricane
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sentient
Set on planet Neh, the narrative centers on a biological network of sentient trees that functions as a living internet.
—
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
The game's underground world is populated with all sorts of talking animals, sentient rocks, and familiar Kong faces to assist DK or ask him for help with various ridiculous errands.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
But after an encounter with a mysterious space phenomenon, the ship wakes up and becomes sentient AI with its own goals.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 July 2025
Made flesh by the choreographer, the encounter between the ardent god and a demurring nymph—by divine intervention turned into a laurel tree within his reach—gains sentient human value, following an emotional arc that for Gill reigns over the specifics of narrative.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sentient
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
The game's underground world is populated with all sorts of talking animals, sentient rocks, and familiar Kong faces to assist DK or ask him for help with various ridiculous errands.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
But after an encounter with a mysterious space phenomenon, the ship wakes up and becomes sentient AI with its own goals.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 July 2025
Made flesh by the choreographer, the encounter between the ardent god and a demurring nymph—by divine intervention turned into a laurel tree within his reach—gains sentient human value, following an emotional arc that for Gill reigns over the specifics of narrative.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sentient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentient
Adjective
-
Many of these guests were not aware of CGTN’s links to Beijing.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
That means staying alert to how AI systems influence our thinking and making conscious choices about when and how to engage with them.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Sullivan believes Fruitist’s market opportunity is strong as consumers become more conscious about health and are willing to pay for premium products.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sentient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentient. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share