sensibility
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His comedic sensibility explores cruelty, shock, transgressions and antiheroes — and it’s also what continues to draw him to literature.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Etna’s narrative is invigorated by a dog’s sensibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"We look to expand our market, targeting new consumers that have more sensibility to price and maybe are younger and more interested in having something technology" integrated, said Milleri during a conference call.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
The show’s Le Carré-meets-Camus sensibility made the program sui generis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Although her temperament lacked grace, she had a rare sensibility for appreciating the things of the world and had a secret tenderness.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The American-born artist’s expansive and diverse career is celebrated in a survey that highlights his innovative combination of sensibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
“This incident is a grave precedent, and disregards the sensibilities of billions of people around the world who, during this week, look to Jerusalem,” the church leaders said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Swift built her reputation as an ultra-relatable pop star, seemingly down-to-earth with her regular girl fashion sensibilities, boy troubles and cat-lady tendencies.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
For one thing, the two represent different sensibilities within the nationalist camp.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
My brother’s fashion sensibilities run more into the support-your-sports-team end of the aesthetics spectrum, whereas this guy is wearing a faded concert T-shirt under a fashionably loud plaid jacket and fitted, distressed jeans.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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Fences
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