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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
Breaking that down through transparency and education is important to diminishing that sensibility.
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Jamie Elkaleh, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
What connected the two and keeps it alive in the memories of those who saw it (or stream it now on Disney+) was its fun, ’90s feminist sensibility.
—David Benedict, Variety, 24 June 2025
After years of winning America over with her dazzling pop sensibilities and musical flair, Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo is switching lanes — at least for the summer.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 27 June 2025
While inside the Sync Space, Saucony noted that guests will have the opportunity to get hands-on with key pieces from the brand’s fall 2025 collection including the Endorphin Speed 5, Guide 7 and Saucony Silo, a lineup blending performance innovation with design sensibility.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Jamie Elkaleh, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
What connected the two and keeps it alive in the memories of those who saw it (or stream it now on Disney+) was its fun, ’90s feminist sensibility.
—David Benedict, Variety, 24 June 2025
After years of winning America over with her dazzling pop sensibilities and musical flair, Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo is switching lanes — at least for the summer.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 27 June 2025
While inside the Sync Space, Saucony noted that guests will have the opportunity to get hands-on with key pieces from the brand’s fall 2025 collection including the Endorphin Speed 5, Guide 7 and Saucony Silo, a lineup blending performance innovation with design sensibility.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
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But the hustle down the line that followed, resulting in a single for the visiting leadoff hitter to start Friday’s 7-6 win over the A’s, was a representation of Lukes’ hard-working attitude, according to his former head coach at Sacramento State, Reggie Christiansen.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value has topped new records as investors have embraced a risk-on attitude.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Months later, with no reference to the test, teens who scored highest in the traits of impulsiveness, sensation-seeking, hopelessness or sensitivity to anxiety were invited to participate in two 90-minute workshops.—
Maia Szalavitz,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
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The recent Spanish fraud scheme is currently under investigation by Spain’s National Court continues, underscoring persistent challenges and sensitivities surrounding Sephardic citizenship laws across Iberia.—
Orge Castellano,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The shop features brands such as Lucky Brand, Flying Monkey, and Vervet, catering to a variety of tastes and styles.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Sienna Miller, being something of an architect of modern boho style, is presumably no different.—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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In a world where aesthetics and pretentiousness seem to dominate gastronomy, some individuals prefer to take a step back and move forward with their heart.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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While the style dates all the way back to 1944 when L.L.Bean invented the first-ever canvas tote as a water-resistant vessel to transport ice, its fashion appeal has never been greater thanks to the rise of the garden aesthetic, the fisherman trend, and quiet luxury.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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The build quality is sturdy, and the ear cups have padding.—
Simon Hill Adrienne So,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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Most of the figurines feature wide eyes, pointed ears and nine sharp teeth that form a creepy smile.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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This includes pragmatic policies on copyright and data protection, a balanced approach to onshore and offshore chip manufacturing, and removing regulatory barriers to energy use and generation.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Instead, Cabello says a powerful coalition — including major U.S. corporations and senior Republican strategists—is now pushing for a different approach: a deal with Nicolás Maduro’s regime.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Such easy overlap between juror and filmmaker speaks to a wider festival goal toward building a real sense of community within the genre world.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Other migrant families have found the same sense of stability in the city of nearly 2 million inhabitants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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New leaders should effectively practice techniques to regulate these emotions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Baby Hope's case was officially reopened in 2019 after a technique called genetic genealogy proved successful in cracking long-term unsolved cases like the 1988 murder of April Marie Tinsley The process involves using public DNA databases to find close family members of an unknown person.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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