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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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Even so, nuclear is the closest point of convergence between the two parties — a rare area where attitudes are narrowing rather than widening.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the team attitude appears to be in a healthy place.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bell, whose screen roles have long radiated decency and sensitivity, channels that guilelessness once more, only to expose it as yet another façade that helps Niall to conceal his darker impulses.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The wind, temperature changes, and even a light touch can trigger redness and sensitivity.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tolle returned for the sixth and finished his outing in style, sending the Yankees down 1-2-3 while striking out Judge and Stanton.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Photograph by Rachel Neville / Courtesy Parsons Dance Parsons Dance has long been known for its high-energy, high-spirited style.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 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 volume was loud – at least one listener’s ears were ringing four hours after the concert ended – but Springsteen’s is one of the few rock acts whose music literally demands such auditory excess (most groups use volume to mask mediocrity).—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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So my advice is to protect your dog from the pain of having this done, enjoy its floppy ears, and save that money for more worthwhile pet wellness care.—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This approach makes sense for Leaf but isn’t without certain drawbacks.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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That’s not to say the decisions were easy and lacked a sense of foreboding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Small choices today create a sense of ease that lasts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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His modest production is a concern, but speed and athletic ability can’t be taught; technique can.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Because his pass-rushing technique is outstanding.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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