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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
Breaking that down through transparency and education is important to diminishing that sensibility.
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Jamie Elkaleh, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
What connected the two and keeps it alive in the memories of those who saw it (or stream it now on Disney+) was its fun, ’90s feminist sensibility.
—David Benedict, Variety, 24 June 2025
After years of winning America over with her dazzling pop sensibilities and musical flair, Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo is switching lanes — at least for the summer.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 27 June 2025
While inside the Sync Space, Saucony noted that guests will have the opportunity to get hands-on with key pieces from the brand’s fall 2025 collection including the Endorphin Speed 5, Guide 7 and Saucony Silo, a lineup blending performance innovation with design sensibility.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Jamie Elkaleh, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
What connected the two and keeps it alive in the memories of those who saw it (or stream it now on Disney+) was its fun, ’90s feminist sensibility.
—David Benedict, Variety, 24 June 2025
After years of winning America over with her dazzling pop sensibilities and musical flair, Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo is switching lanes — at least for the summer.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 27 June 2025
While inside the Sync Space, Saucony noted that guests will have the opportunity to get hands-on with key pieces from the brand’s fall 2025 collection including the Endorphin Speed 5, Guide 7 and Saucony Silo, a lineup blending performance innovation with design sensibility.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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This shift in the cat's demeanor resonated with viewers who recognized the familiar orange cat attitude.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Perhaps the attitude is that, as the tech sector caused the problem and is profiting from it, the tech sector should sort it out.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Months later, with no reference to the test, teens who scored highest in the traits of impulsiveness, sensation-seeking, hopelessness or sensitivity to anxiety were invited to participate in two 90-minute workshops.—
Maia Szalavitz,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
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Along the same lines, postmenopausal skin can become thinner, drier and more prone to bruising or sensitivity, Kanwal says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Swaggart’s strutting, sweaty, fire-and-brimstone style was a throwback to earlier eras of evangelism, a seeming rejection of the slicker, smiling approach popularized in the 1980s by fellow televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker and Jerry Falwell.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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While the style dates all the way back to 1944 when L.L.Bean invented the first-ever canvas tote as a water-resistant vessel to transport ice, its fashion appeal has never been greater thanks to the rise of the garden aesthetic, the fisherman trend, and quiet luxury.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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In a world where aesthetics and pretentiousness seem to dominate gastronomy, some individuals prefer to take a step back and move forward with their heart.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The build quality is sturdy, and the ear cups have padding.—
Simon Hill Adrienne So,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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Care for minor conditions, such as skin irritations, ear infections, minor wounds and other nonemergency issues will be available by appointment on Thursdays and Fridays, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Disney's approach uses three foundational principles that address the organizational dynamics often overlooked in AI implementations.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Swaggart’s strutting, sweaty, fire-and-brimstone style was a throwback to earlier eras of evangelism, a seeming rejection of the slicker, smiling approach popularized in the 1980s by fellow televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker and Jerry Falwell.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Though on the surface the blazing, barking vocals and triple-time speed of the track are seemingly at odds with the Foos’ typical mix of pop hooks and radio-friendly rock, the cover makes perfect sense given Grohl’s punk rock pedigree.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Among the mind-body benefits are better flexibility, more core engagement, total body strengthening, and a sense of empowerment.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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Using this cap-relief technique, his salary will now be stretched over the next five seasons at $22.5 million each year.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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By developing their washing techniques in Miami, brands regain control of their designs and can take their recipes to any vendor in any country with technological capabilities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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