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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
As proud Illinoisans, we were honored to showcase to our Washington colleagues what Midwest sensibility can achieve, and our visits to Project HOOD and Pacific Garden served as a reminder to us all how our civic duty affects real individuals and families.
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Danny K. Davis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Eric Newman, the show’s co-creator, was a producer on Alfonso Cuarón’s 2006 film, Children of Men, which uses the same device and shares some of Zero Day’s sensibility.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
It must be said, however, that the performance sensibility is somewhere between English pantomime and a Nickelodeon sitcom.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
So much of Lynch’s famous sensibility is conveyed without words: the terror, absurdity, wild pain and sublime beauty and distinctly American ambient psychosis, the sincerity beneath it all.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2025
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Danny K. Davis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Eric Newman, the show’s co-creator, was a producer on Alfonso Cuarón’s 2006 film, Children of Men, which uses the same device and shares some of Zero Day’s sensibility.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
It must be said, however, that the performance sensibility is somewhere between English pantomime and a Nickelodeon sitcom.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
So much of Lynch’s famous sensibility is conveyed without words: the terror, absurdity, wild pain and sublime beauty and distinctly American ambient psychosis, the sincerity beneath it all.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
Noun
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The volatility the markets just experienced oftentimes marks a turn in investor attitudes.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Such attitudes disregard the hard realities of life in the United States for certain Americans.—
K. Ward Cummings,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Americans abroad may be less welcome and should practice cultural sensitivity.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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It’s gotten to a point where this LeBron sensitivity is beyond the pale.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Traditionally, style guides dictate which necklace styles pair best with different dress necklines and hairstyles.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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History shows that artists and styles that defied convention often reshaped culture.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The visual aesthetic of this cycle, from the album cover, to your press photos and the fashion to the tour poster, has all be really cohesive and striking.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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Beyond aesthetics, my skin felt stronger, less reactive, and healthier.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ohtani is not gonna hit two home runs without seeing one go right here (by his ear) in my generation.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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This was a night entirely about feelings, and many of Trump’s promises sounded good to his ear with him at the center of the circus.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, companies that take a flexible approach and prioritize results over presenteeism are more likely to foster a healthy workplace culture and retain talent.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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None offer the sense of exclusivity found at The Estates.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Kirsch said the shooting didn’t just shatter the sense of safety and security locally.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Facial taping is a noninvasive technique for smoothing wrinkles and fine lines on the face.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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Some of Nyoni’s techniques can be uncomfortably facile for the weight they’re meant to carry, especially those which betray a lack of faith in the Haneke-like icing of her framing, and its ability to mine real horror from the stuff of domestic sterility.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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