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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
As the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have continued to adapt and evolve alongside design, tech and cultural sensibilities, the introduction of the Tag Heuer Solargraph movement last year — which harnesses light as an energy source — marked a new chapter in the collection’s history.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Quince’s Cotton Cashmere Link-Stitch Dolman Sweater is a great choice that wears just as well as a basic shirt but has a European sensibility.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Spiky furniture and home accessories introduce a punk sensibility into the home, and boldly eschew the assumption of comfort.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The final product, the Grand Vividus, married Hästen’s craftsmanship with a design-forward sensibility.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Quince’s Cotton Cashmere Link-Stitch Dolman Sweater is a great choice that wears just as well as a basic shirt but has a European sensibility.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Spiky furniture and home accessories introduce a punk sensibility into the home, and boldly eschew the assumption of comfort.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The final product, the Grand Vividus, married Hästen’s craftsmanship with a design-forward sensibility.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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Wintour then praised her co-chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos, citing her energy and positive attitude.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The reality is that, nowadays, a can-do attitude and unrelenting work ethic aren’t enough to live comfortably, much less to achieve the same American dream our parents did.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Recognizing diet sensitivity issues is important for every brand.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life, different anatomy of the airway and differences in sensitivity to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the blood compared to men all suggest that more research and better tools are needed to improve healthcare for women with sleep apnea.—
Erika Yamazaki,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Gang historian Alex Alonso said the gang unit’s hyper-aggressive style of policing has alienated generations of Black and brown Angelenos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The youngest Issa falls somewhere in between her sisters’ styles.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Kay describes the aesthetic of the record in bursts.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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But that’s also part of the niche-riche aesthetic.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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The post backing is covered in skin-friendly suede and helps keep them securely in place on the ears.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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In New Mexico, where Arakawa and Hackman lived, the most common carrier of hantavirus is the deer mouse, a small creature with a white underbelly, large eyes and oversize ears.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Suzuki and Detmers both felt the walks were more a product of the Blue Jays’ approach than his control.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Keep the conversation moving, and let flexibility strengthen your position and perspective while maintaining your sense of balance and fairness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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This highly economical approach enabled her to foreground editing techniques and video effects, as well as color and sound mixing.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The company aims to make this infrasound technique mainstream in both commercial (for instance, a data center, where sprinklers would damage electronics) and in-home installations, given that sprinklers are already required in all new California homes built in 2011 and later.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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