sensible
Example Sentences
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“The Madison” is Sheridan’s way of proving he understands that women can also, on occasion, be normal, grounded and sensible humans.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
I suspect a majority of the justices will be sensible enough to overturn him here as well.
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
“So the timing of this transition looks sensible as Jansen moves closer to first production,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Alliance Party MLA Kate Nicholl said children's safety is of "paramount importance" and urged young people to be "sensible" and parents to be vigilant.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Like any sensible Parisian, Pablo Picasso was not in Paris in August of 1911.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing sensible
Positive Adjectives to Describe People
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Common Senses: Sent, Sens ("Feel")
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"The Witches" by Roald Dahl, Chapters 1–5
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