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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
Embrace this street styler’s playful sensibilities with a similarly coordinating mishmash of pink-toned pieces from Bode, Guest in Residence, and Zara.
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
In the Hollywood Hills home designed for Netflix executive Peter Friedlander, Gille Mills establishes a subtle, playful sensibility that seeks visual harmony.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Known for projects such as 30 St Mary Axe in London, the Hearst Tower in New York, and Berlin’s Reichstag, the firm brought a distinctly global sensibility to the task of restoring an international icon.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
This fusion echoes Boulud’s vision of a Manhattan steakhouse with a European sensibility.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
In the Hollywood Hills home designed for Netflix executive Peter Friedlander, Gille Mills establishes a subtle, playful sensibility that seeks visual harmony.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Known for projects such as 30 St Mary Axe in London, the Hearst Tower in New York, and Berlin’s Reichstag, the firm brought a distinctly global sensibility to the task of restoring an international icon.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
This fusion echoes Boulud’s vision of a Manhattan steakhouse with a European sensibility.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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Use this insider knowledge to your advantage.) Come to the table with the attitude of creating a win-win scenario for yourself and the seller.—
Ryan Serhant,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Like a lot of that stuff increases your overall perspective on life and your attitude and stuff.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Grider recommends that those with extreme eye sensitivity or eye conditions consult a licensed esthetician before booking an appointment.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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Research suggests that a low-fiber diet and other food sensitivities tend to trigger constipation in IBS-C.8 Risk Factors Some factors may make developing this digestive disorder more likely.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How could this happen to such a visceral, joyous style of music?—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Use heat protectant Your hair is going to be subjected to so much more heat to create those smoother, lasting styles, so using a heat protectant is an absolute must.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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Through a selection of novels, from nineteenth-century classics to twenty-first-century spinoffs, Emre describes how writers have made use of age gaps in an array of literary projects, ones examining subjects such as moral pedagogy, parental authority, and aesthetics.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Georgia McCann, downtown’s unofficial Gen Z mayor, is juggling events, aesthetics, and what looks like the beginning of a Very Complicated Summer Romance.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the photo, Wyatt had her hands over her ears, Elliotte is smiling for the camera and Bennett is crying.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The speakers play traditional audio directly into your ears, where it is combined with the bone conduction audio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the deadline for Real ID approaches, many Americans are racing to secure the necessary identification for domestic air travel and access to federal buildings.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney’s offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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No easy fixes Google had no comment on the new technique or if the company believes the new attack optimization poses a threat to Gemini users.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Suffolk County prosecutors have argued that the technique is widely accepted, per News 12.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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