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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
With his new book, Pan, Clune has turned his cockeyed sensibility and coruscating intellect to fiction.
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Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than leaning in realistic Marvel Cinematic Universe portrayals, or even the classic comic roots, ArcSys has brought a more Japanese sensibility to the design of its world and characters.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Season five delivers the clearest expression of that sensibility yet, embracing the Arconia as the true center of its stakes and interests, while treating its murder mystery, along with the mob and billionaire stuff, more as texture than subject.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Kafka’s search for freedom from those forces, and his neuroatypical sensibility, speak to the experiences of today’s youth.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than leaning in realistic Marvel Cinematic Universe portrayals, or even the classic comic roots, ArcSys has brought a more Japanese sensibility to the design of its world and characters.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Season five delivers the clearest expression of that sensibility yet, embracing the Arconia as the true center of its stakes and interests, while treating its murder mystery, along with the mob and billionaire stuff, more as texture than subject.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Kafka’s search for freedom from those forces, and his neuroatypical sensibility, speak to the experiences of today’s youth.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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The Two Hearts Of A New MacBook Apple has been reluctant to feed these demands over the last decade, but there are signs that the attitude is thawing.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The attitude of last season has vanished, replaced by that performative pregame dustup as Texas A&M headed toward its locker room.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Meta's approach includes warning screens, sensitivity filters and age restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After treatment, mild soreness or sensitivity is common for a few days as the surrounding tissues heal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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From red carpets to boxing rings, fashion shows to live concerts, stars filled every corner of the spotlight with style, power, and presence.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Patricia Astorga, the artistic director and founder of DanzArts, said that people who were not Mexican could come to the celebration and see the culture and the dance styles of different regions of Mexico.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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If your aesthetic is constantly evolving, this subtle striped rug will grow with you.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Officially, it’s based on the books only, but everything from the aesthetic to the orchestral score bears the fingerprints of CD Projekt RED’s far superior games.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In another video, Twiggs appears to be seen wearing a yellow hat with ears opening a cookie tin.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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After a quiet opening few minutes (as in the action on the pitch, not the ear-bleeding noise in the stands), Onana kicks off with a nice, easy low save from Talisca’s mazy run and shot.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hilleary, at the campaign event, also harshly criticized Biden’s immigration policies and his administration’s approach to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Powered by 70% rosemary water, oil, and extract alongside capixyl, this could be a great option for someone interested in a more natural approach, rooted in optimizing overall scalp health.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Your base is the foundation of any makeup look, but in the year 2025, that doesn’t have to include actual foundation—at least not in the traditional sense.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of clarity and a sense of financial empowerment, individuals experience costly missteps and are left unsure of where to find reliable guidance—eroding any trust in the mainstream financial system.—
Sandy Anderson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Breast augmentation has been among the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures for almost two decades, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and patients are discussing their implants more than ever before, down to specific surgical techniques.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Material to be covered includes choosing the right camera, choosing compatible accessories and techniques to produce pleasing night sky photographs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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