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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
This was filtered through Gabriele’s lens that saw fleece sweaters and pants treated with sartorial sensibility via crater collars and pleated constructions, seemingly blending with the rest of the collection.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
To a complacent, be-cool-and-get-over-it nineties sensibility, this might have sounded like overwrought posturing.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
This philosophy mirrors Jorge’s personal sensibility.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Are these returns to form, both in the way of content and viewing, just channeling older sensibilities?
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
To a complacent, be-cool-and-get-over-it nineties sensibility, this might have sounded like overwrought posturing.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
This philosophy mirrors Jorge’s personal sensibility.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Are these returns to form, both in the way of content and viewing, just channeling older sensibilities?
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
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Other Seminole officials who attended the public meeting at University Carillon United Methodist Church said they were also taken aback by Orange officials’ attitude toward the project.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Some people regard weed-killers and herbicides as dangerous for consumers and the environment, an attitude lent ballast by lawsuits filed against the makers of Roundup, owned previously by Monsanto and now part of Bayer.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps in recognition of those sensitivities, both Meta and YouTube assigned Thursday’s delicate cross-examination to female attorneys, who took a decidedly softer tack with Kaley than Stanner had with her therapist.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Both provide similar amounts of protein, but labneh may be easier to digest for people with lactose sensitivities.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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From evergreen staples from Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo to modern takes from Toteme and The Row (and even a few unexpected picks in bubblegum pink and firetruck red), their wishlist encompasses a lot of bridal styles; and, more importantly, a lot of bridal events.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lanterns are a smart pick for spaces that lack electrical wiring, and the minimalist geometric shape effortlessly fits with decor styles ranging from modern to coastal.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cucinelli's aesthetic is all about modern, relaxed elegance.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The material is almost grainy, giving the print a homey aesthetic that will fit right in with farmhouse style interiors.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
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The hairstyle was the ideal complement to the outfit too, with loose, light waves that were parted in the middle and placed behind her ears.—
María Diez,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
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And yet the bigger battle might be going on between Johnson’s ears right now.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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The set has more than 500 perfect ratings at Amazon, and hundreds more have been buying it up every month as winter approaches.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2026
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But Chelsea’s approach is extreme.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The couple said their now 15-year-old daughter is slowly rebuilding her sense of safety.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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And there’s a sense of urgency that people feel to get back into life, do things right, and be more present.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
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To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The technique applies to other situations as well.—
Vicki Glembocki,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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