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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
McGregor has a quiet confidence that could be a good match for Kirchherr’s assured sensibility.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Streaming services, too, continue to err on the side of caution, attempting to balance artistic freedom, commercial success, and public sensibilities.
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
Leo is a truly gifted editor and our sensibilities spoke to each other.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Last year, South Korean company Layer announced an exclusive licensing agreement in Asia, delivering collections that bring a modern and minimalist sensibility to the brand’s unique heritage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Streaming services, too, continue to err on the side of caution, attempting to balance artistic freedom, commercial success, and public sensibilities.
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
Leo is a truly gifted editor and our sensibilities spoke to each other.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Last year, South Korean company Layer announced an exclusive licensing agreement in Asia, delivering collections that bring a modern and minimalist sensibility to the brand’s unique heritage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 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
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While price sensitivity doesn’t usually affect luxury buyers, as previously explained by Randall Holcombe, professor of economics at Florida State University, to WWD, some other factors can impact the sale of Swiss brands in the U.S., including fear of a recession and market volatility.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Listerine Clinical Solutions Sensitive Teeth Get tooth sensitivity relief with Listerine Clinical Solutions Sensitive Teeth Mouthwash.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 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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This scenario is music to the ears of used car dealers looking to offload inventory at prices that won't obliterate their profit margins.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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Children will be evaluated for procedures such as cleft lip and palate repair, scar revision, ear reconstruction and other reconstructive surgeries caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 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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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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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 22 Apr. 2025.
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