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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 Driftway Coffee Table embraces the relaxed, coastal sensibility Serena & Lily does so well.
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Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
According to its creators, the film serves as an ode to art, connection and the human experience, balancing the comedic sensibilities of silent films with a more introspective meditation on time, creativity and loss.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
In some works by Romantic poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats, Eliot sees glimpses of the Metaphysical sensibility.
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René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Both take familiar genre ideas and infuse them with a gonzo Gen-Z sensibility.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sensibility
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
According to its creators, the film serves as an ode to art, connection and the human experience, balancing the comedic sensibilities of silent films with a more introspective meditation on time, creativity and loss.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
In some works by Romantic poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats, Eliot sees glimpses of the Metaphysical sensibility.
—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Both take familiar genre ideas and infuse them with a gonzo Gen-Z sensibility.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sensibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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Formalwear embraced a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, or with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel-roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.
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The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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For dressier occasions, platform sandals like Martha Stewart's go-to style offer comfort, support, and polish all in one.
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Davis' ability to pinpoint talent was often tied to his nose for commercial success and ear for hits.
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Booting up a brand For those with their ear to the ground in the soccer apparel world, the writing was on the wall before a ball had been kicked.
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The Stresa shoe was a key model in the collection, drawing on the aesthetic of modern unlined loafers, with a sleek silhouette thanks to the ultra-flexible sole allowing for natural movement.
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Yet recent years have seen the revival of BBMT, known for cabaret-style shows whose whimsical bygone aesthetic is drawn from vaudeville and carnival midways.
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None of it was charity in the ordinary sense.
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Swift's history of Fourth of July parties Perhaps another clue why the week of the Fourth of July makes sense for Swift and Kelce's wedding is that the popstar has long been known for throwing elaborate parties over the American holiday.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
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This technique produces a lightweight flat-to-foldable material in one single design, that offers precise control over form and strength.
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His innovative screenplay techniques and ability to present complex narratives in a simple yet engaging manner earned him recognition as one of India’s finest screenwriters.
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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