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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 Padres paired their burgeoning slug with small-ball sensibilities in a 7-2 win that extended their win streak to five games and upped their total to 10.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Production designer Elena Albanese was born and raised in Milan and wanted to be sure that the movie stayed true to authentic Italian sensibilities despite being geared toward American viewers.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
With a global sensibility, reach, and reporting hubs now spanning from Washington DC, Silicon Valley, Wall Street to sub-Saharan Africa and the Gulf, Semafor’s journalists around the world power its suite of daily first-read email briefings and signature live journalism convenings.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
A lot of the film’s leisurely old-world sensibility comes from its bucolic Connecticut locations.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Production designer Elena Albanese was born and raised in Milan and wanted to be sure that the movie stayed true to authentic Italian sensibilities despite being geared toward American viewers.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
With a global sensibility, reach, and reporting hubs now spanning from Washington DC, Silicon Valley, Wall Street to sub-Saharan Africa and the Gulf, Semafor’s journalists around the world power its suite of daily first-read email briefings and signature live journalism convenings.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
A lot of the film’s leisurely old-world sensibility comes from its bucolic Connecticut locations.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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That attitude appears to be resonating in the pews.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Viktor Orbán’s election defeat was met with a huge sigh of relief, and a bit of schadenfreude, in Brussels, as European officials hope a new Hungarian government will bring more pro-European attitude to the table.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Using artificial intelligence to scan more than 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania documented numerous reports of possible GLP-1 side effects that may be underrecognized in clinical trials — including menstrual changes, fatigue, and temperature sensitivities.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the subject matter is bleak, Almodóvar balances the darkness with a tenderness and sensitivity that comes from a career of exploring women's lives at their most intimate.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Invictus Games are a Paralympic-style competition for wounded and recovering service members and veterans from around the world.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Your graceful style helps people open up, while clear boundaries stop you from overgiving to keep the peace.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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The minimalistic landscaping complements its modern aesthetic, but the true standout is the stunning front entry.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rugby shirts are beloved for their preppy, sporty-chic aesthetic that looks intentional but feels comfortable, and now’s the time to snag one for less.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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To obtain antibiotics and ear drops, Oksana and Kamilla had to stand in a long outdoor line.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The tobacco industry’s harm reduction approach frames e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, as a way to create a smoke-free future by transitioning smokers to other nicotine products.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the enactive approach, this restless renegotiation gives rise to our higher cognitive functions.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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The story is something of a palimpsest, with Romvari’s own perspective intertwining with the character’s and conveying a sense of being both inside and outside the action.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s left is a false sense of urgency that will lead to a budget finalized mostly in the dark, with too many decisions made by staffers and lobbyists.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The mandolin quartet was developed, mixing treble and bass versions of the instrument, and the technique of the tremolo was taken to new heights of sophistication.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its techniques are still breathtaking today, richer and more substantial than any images that came before and many that followed.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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