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
And yet, three of four Gen Z survey respondents think AI is sentient, or will be soon.
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Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
Like any team, the Ochi puppeteers had to practice rigorously in order to create the appearance of single sentient, curious, bug-hungry baby.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
That these effects provide the spark of self-aware experience, as well as the opportunity for sentient beings to inject free will into a decision, where the rest of the brain would appear to look much more like a deterministic computer algorithm.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
As the galaxy tries to rebuild and reconnect following the (temporary) destruction of the mass relays, their expertise could come in handy, and the political implications of them being given a second chance among the other sentient species is a tantalizing story thread to follow.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
Like any team, the Ochi puppeteers had to practice rigorously in order to create the appearance of single sentient, curious, bug-hungry baby.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
That these effects provide the spark of self-aware experience, as well as the opportunity for sentient beings to inject free will into a decision, where the rest of the brain would appear to look much more like a deterministic computer algorithm.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
As the galaxy tries to rebuild and reconnect following the (temporary) destruction of the mass relays, their expertise could come in handy, and the political implications of them being given a second chance among the other sentient species is a tantalizing story thread to follow.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentient
Adjective
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Just be aware of the potential for Moto AI to beam your data to the cloud.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Most others are exploring their options on incentives and examining if this is the right path to take. Future of Work – new patterns, new challenges, new opportunities In some policy areas, like International Tax Reform, change has been driven by conscious political decisions.—
Amanda Tickel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The boy was found alert and conscious, officials said, according to local ABC affiliate WJLA.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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“Sentient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentient. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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