as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
sentient of the danger posed by the approaching hurricane
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Recent Examples of sentient
Much like the doll's polished surface, the film's premise promises silly, campy fun with Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie) becoming sentient and trying to revert to blissful ignorance in her Dreamhouse.
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Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
One of SpaceX’s new goals is to build a sentient sun.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Scientific consensus now recognizes fish as sentient beings capable of experiencing suffering.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
This isn’t because AI is sentient.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
One of SpaceX’s new goals is to build a sentient sun.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Scientific consensus now recognizes fish as sentient beings capable of experiencing suffering.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
This isn’t because AI is sentient.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentient
Adjective
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Be aware that certain towns and counties may implement burn bans due to the tinder-dry and hot weather conditions.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The writer may find that the instructor is also aware of the counting and doesn’t see it as an impediment to a productive group workout.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The track announcer said that James was conscious and speaking with first responders.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Boy landed on patch of mulch Worcester police said officers arrived within a minute and found the boy conscious, alert and breathing.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Sentient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentient. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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