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
These are sentient characters that interact with the player, and represent our fears and hopes for the technology.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentient
Adjective
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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Handled well, these interactions can make brands feel more relatable, culturally aware and genuinely fun to follow.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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When customers are highly price-conscious, the instinct is to justify your cost.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Even as chicken thigh sales continue to climb, health-conscious Americans remain obsessed with the boneless, skinless chicken breast.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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“Sentient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentient. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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