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
Clinicians and researchers have documented cases of people developing psychotic symptoms after extended chatbot use — for instance, believing that the AI is sentient or personally connected to them.
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Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
In Smart House, a single dad and two kids move into a sentient hyper-connected home.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Thaler is behind a string of high-profile AI copyright claims and has fought for IP rights in part to spotlight his belief that his AI system, DABUS, is sentient and capable of true independent thought.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
These are sentient characters that interact with the player, and represent our fears and hopes for the technology.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
In Smart House, a single dad and two kids move into a sentient hyper-connected home.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Thaler is behind a string of high-profile AI copyright claims and has fought for IP rights in part to spotlight his belief that his AI system, DABUS, is sentient and capable of true independent thought.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
These are sentient characters that interact with the player, and represent our fears and hopes for the technology.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sentient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentient
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Another way to stay hydrated is to avoid drinking alcohol, because alcoholic beverages cause dehydration and also make people less aware of heat illness symptoms, says Vanos.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The mayor and the police department should’ve been more aware of the possibility of this happening from previous incidents and prepared for it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Less a hotel group and more a design-conscious developer interested in sustainable projects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The sheriff's office says the child was conscious and alert when he was taken to a hospital for evaluation.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Sentient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentient. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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