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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
Emerson likes to temper the earthy anxieties of her lyrics with the acknowledgement that life is, fundamentally, beautiful, and matches that sensibility with production that’s peppy without feeling overbearing.
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Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
This shift grounds the immersive experience in a tangible reality, bringing together memory, artistic expression, and documentary sensibility.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt pulls people in with her signature breezy style and in-tune culinary sensibilities.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
With such a similar sensibility, would the two ever work on a narrative feature film together?
—Daniela Tijerina, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
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Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
This shift grounds the immersive experience in a tangible reality, bringing together memory, artistic expression, and documentary sensibility.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt pulls people in with her signature breezy style and in-tune culinary sensibilities.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
With such a similar sensibility, would the two ever work on a narrative feature film together?
—Daniela Tijerina, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sensibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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Wasn’t going to have a bad attitude, wasn’t not going to be committed and believing.—
Susan Miller Degnan,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Anne-Laure Vandeputte brought that attitude and strength to the project, as well as a subtle vulnerability, and Jolan and her worked very well together.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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What’s behind the host controversy and cultural sensitivity One of the franchise’s most high-profile controversies came in 2021 involving longtime host Chris Harrison.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The legislation requires the state to survey more women who give birth, including questions about cultural sensitivity and equity.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even Haghighi’s daring sense of form—his cornucopia of tones, styles, and genres—reflects his grandfather’s masterwork and suggests an expansion of Golestan’s audacious and original aesthetic.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Like his career, ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ is musically eclectic and sees Paul across an array of instruments and styles showcasing his broad musicality.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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In were podcast-style audio setups and messy, center-of-the-newsroom production vibes more line with the aesthetic of indie influencers.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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The trefoil disappeared from football kits in the early 1990s, Adidas’s logo shifting to the slanted three stripes that was presumably more consistent with their general aesthetic.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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As if the hollering from across the water finally reached the next set of ears.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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With the grilles installed, the JBuds Open could, from a distance, pass for standard over-ear headphones thanks to their all-black construction.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The brand grew out of Pacific Pharma (now part of Amorepacific), which explains its derm-minded approach.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Materials, produce, and products are sourced locally wherever possible and chef Mauro Colagreco’s commitment to circular gastronomy further reinforces the hotel’s eco-conscious approach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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That sense of being caught in the middle is echoed by Jewish Americans themselves.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The sense of shame never really goes away.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Advances in fabrication techniques and growing environmental awareness will likely accelerate their transition from laboratory innovation to commercial application.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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So Biallas secured the rights to high-resolution imagery of the ceiling, and the SEE team spent years developing a printing technique that could capture the texture and color of Michelangelo’s frescoes on museum-quality fabric at full scale, Corelli said.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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