sensibility

noun

Definition of sensibilitynext
1
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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2
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 Though Lyons’s clownish sensibilities are central to The Woman on the Edge, the show isn’t purely clown, integrating other forms and techniques, from contemporary dance to film reenactment. — Georgie McKeon, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 Creative director Michael Rider has charged the French luxury house with a fresh, sporty-sophisticate sensibility. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The impulses and outcomes of police work follow a choreographic sensibility as well. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The danger here is not just offending the sensibilities of a group that the marketing team had not considered, but also that group sharing their offense with friends and relatives in their countries of origin. — Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
  1. attitude
  2. sensitivity
  3. style
  4. ear
  5. aesthetic
  6. sense
  7. approach
  8. technique
Noun
  • Precise attitude control keeps those instruments pointed at their targets as the satellites race around Earth.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Expand The never-say-die attitude of the White Sox was on full display against the Guardians.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Burlington has also taken steps to reduce its weather sensitivity, including strengthening its home products assortments.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Antique 18th-century Swiss wooden ceilings were sourced and reassembled to fit the precise dimensions of the primary rooms, and corridors and guest rooms are lined with 19th-century pine mountain–style paneling.
    — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The over-ear Beats Studio Pro feature premium upgrades like ANC with transparency mode, lossless audio over USB-C, and better compatibility with both iOS and Android.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ear
Noun
  • No two rooms are exactly alike, although all make use of a similar restrained coastal aesthetic of blues, grays, and whites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The urban aesthetic was augmented with a bluesy, funky score by composer Jim Lang, inspired by Thelonious Monk, Vince Guaraldi and Beck.
    — Darryn King, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of aesthetic
Noun
  • In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Still The Hairy Ape is, in one sense, a long, furious solo — a man pounding his head against a piano while accompanied by the orchestra — and Beavers ably carries its weight through to the finale.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • The right option depends on a patient’s needs and preferences, with a healthcare provider helping determine the approach.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • These approaches test reason, rather than the output focus of most assignments.
    — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • What is the best tooth brushing technique according to dentists?
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Sensibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibility. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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