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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
Think of Usher’s costume-leaning spunk, Erykah Badu’s eccentricity, Teyana Taylor’s punk sensibility, Lauryn Hill’s just-go-for-it attitude, and Gunna who is experimental at times.
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Julian Randall, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
At the 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist Vinai (also one of America’s best 50 restaurants according to the New York Times in 2024), chef Yia Vang tells the story of Hmong cuisine through recipes steeped in tradition yet presented with a modern sensibility.
—AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
Gabriela Hearst’s fall 2025 rtw collection featured a bevy of styles with monochrome inspiration and contrasting fabric play, creating a holistic experience that put feminine sensibility and wearability front and center.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
The community’s close trading connections with Europe may have influenced its architectural sensibilities.
—Kalpana Sunder, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Julian Randall, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
At the 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist Vinai (also one of America’s best 50 restaurants according to the New York Times in 2024), chef Yia Vang tells the story of Hmong cuisine through recipes steeped in tradition yet presented with a modern sensibility.
—AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
Gabriela Hearst’s fall 2025 rtw collection featured a bevy of styles with monochrome inspiration and contrasting fabric play, creating a holistic experience that put feminine sensibility and wearability front and center.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
The community’s close trading connections with Europe may have influenced its architectural sensibilities.
—Kalpana Sunder, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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She was later met with media scrutiny over her attitude toward Washington.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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On one hand the Buckeyes have a veteran head coach known for her intense and competitive attitude.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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This sensitivity to swings in rates is known as duration.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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As a vasodilator, marijuana increases blood flow, heightening sensitivity in erogenous zones.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Staley has become a style icon in the last few years as her team has won two of the last three national titles.—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is reflected in the styles of their leaders — Jared Smith, CEO and co-founder of Victus Sports, is more of a T-shirt and backwards hat wearing executive, whereas Ainsworth is more buttoned up.—
Caleb Mezzy,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The monochromatic aesthetic lends the film a poetic, dramatic quality which seemed fitting.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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While their signature aesthetics range from colorful and pattern-packed to sleek and contemporary, these Atlanta firms aren’t afraid to take design risks—as seen in their daring uses of color, eye-catching materials, and one-of-a-kind custom furnishings.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Every few seconds of the album, some new provocation hits the ear: Maybe the beat switches, or Carti’s collaborator DJ Swamp Izzo shouts his own name, or a verse stops a few syllables earlier than expected.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Adorned with barrette clips or tucked demurely behind the ears?—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, this approach offers a fresh perspective by highlighting other underserved areas of the country that may deserve consideration.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Either approach could spark legal disputes before an international tribunal.—
Daniel Ackerman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For one, there’s often an initial intoxicating sense of familiarity that quickly devolves into chaos and drama, something akin to love-at-first-sight that suddenly shifts into leave-me-alone.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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Don't let fraudsters create a false sense of urgency.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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