senseful

adjective

Definition of sensefulnext
as in sane

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  1. sane
  2. sensible
  3. discerning
  4. sapient
  5. discriminating
  6. wise
  7. sage
Adjective
  • Those flows then fell precipitously to levels too low for most sane boaters.
    — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 July 2026
  • Any sane French analysis of this exit must recognise the second team in the arena, who delivered one of the all-time great collective World Cup performances.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of sane
Adjective
  • With the loss of local NBC affiliates, Telemundo, nine regional sports channels, and 32 national channels, Fubo made the sensible but rare decision to lower subscription prices in December.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Roseman’s decision to bring back Goedert and pair him with a draft pick (second-round pick Eli Stowers) and inexpensive free agents was a more sensible solution.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of sensible
Adjective
  • As shoppers become more discerning, retailers are becoming more selective about what earns shelf space.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • For the most discerning mixologist, only pure, flavorless, slow-melting ice will do.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of discerning
Adjective
  • Worthington referenced the Na’vi (The People), the sapient humanoids who inhabit the lush moon of Pandora in the films, in his message.
    — Bruce Haring, Deadline, 7 July 2024
  • The Past The sapient paradox: With brains like ours, why did prehistoric humans wait millennia to start civilization?
    — Big Think, Big Think, 24 June 2024
Definition of sapient
Adjective
  • But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.
    — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
  • Salads and tropical fruits are served in wooden bowls, there are 10 different varieties of breads, and the charcuterie selection of meats and cheeses will impress even the most discriminating French guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of discriminating
Adjective
  • Personnel-wise, there are a lot of new faces with things to prove.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • This Zuko is older, calmer, wiser and the Fire Lord of his nation.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • Kitchen colors can be a playground to explore color, from sage green cabinets to tuxedo palettes.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Definition of sage
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“Senseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senseful. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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