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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
The Marvel cinematic universe has a reputation for swallowing up directors and stripping them of any of their personal artistic sensibilities in favor of the MCU’s house style.
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James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Aside from demolishing several walls, historical restoration-specialist and local architect Richard Heisenbottle left most of the style-defining construction intact, while PS interior designer Cliff Fong used contemporary soft surfaces to instill a modern sensibility.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Filmed in striking black and white, the film's unsettling power comes from its blending of an alien-like sensibility and our very human subconscious fears.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
The best books are birthed out of the unique sensibilities of the individual authors.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Aside from demolishing several walls, historical restoration-specialist and local architect Richard Heisenbottle left most of the style-defining construction intact, while PS interior designer Cliff Fong used contemporary soft surfaces to instill a modern sensibility.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Filmed in striking black and white, the film's unsettling power comes from its blending of an alien-like sensibility and our very human subconscious fears.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
The best books are birthed out of the unique sensibilities of the individual authors.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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The experience informed his attitude toward the Oklahoma Insurance Department, with which Coppermark has had a long and litigious relationship.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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That attitude gives Megan relief.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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People with citrus allergies or certain digestive sensitivities may need to limit intake, but for the general population, Sumo Citrus is a safe and nutritious option.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Florence brings an extraordinary intelligence and a rare sensitivity to character while Annie’s vision gives the story both depth and direction.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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The risk remained even after researchers accounted for how closely people followed a healthy Mediterranean-style diet.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The co-founder of Airbnb, Gebbia ran through the new website with Oz, a former television show host, during the informercial-style event.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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These primarily serve a practical function, providing springy cushioning—but at the same time, the pillars are also a visual design element, giving the shoes a kind of elegant wedge heel without sacrificing their sporty aesthetic.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Towels and bathmats that are old, worn out, or very basic can drag down the overall aesthetic of a bathroom.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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He's lost all hearing in his right ear, where one of the bullets exited.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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It is combined with open-ear connectivity controlled via the left temple.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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That approach is already visible.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The venue request marks the second defense motion filed in the past week, as jury selection approaches.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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This piece leans into the jewelry aspect of watch-making, exuding a sense of opulence perfect for a night out.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although many modern artists have used collage to navigate and interpret the impersonal detritus of mass culture, Canty’s work, with its understated sense of place, is quite different.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Across five courses, each cocktail is a Negroni variation transformed through techniques such as evaporation, infusion, and reconstruction.—
Melinda Joe,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Freestyle skiing adds dual moguls Freestyle skiing is bringing in dual moguls for women and men — basically the same sort of judging based on technique, flips and twists, plus speed, as the existing moguls event, but with two athletes going down the hill in adjacent lanes.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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