sensibility
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Still, petite SunMi Park, beaming with physical confidence and musical sensibility, gave this ballet a stirring impact, smoothly supported by Calvin Royal III, whose long, wing-like arms brought special breadth to framing his partner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
“Detectorists” and “Small Prophets” share a singular comedic sensibility, which arose from Crook’s realization that some shows at that time, like “The Office” or “The Inbetweeners,” were drawing humor from cruelty, embarrassment and awkwardness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
His mid-20th century style reflects both the European zeitgeist and his own exuberantly analytic big-picture sensibility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
She retained the sensibility of a journalist on the road, eager to listen to strangers’ stories, but was constantly called on to dispense wisdom as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“I see a Chagall sensibility with a Gauguin palette, but the point of view seems wholly your own at the same time. And you’re so young. It’s extraordinary, Noah. Just extraordinary.”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
The actor, who scored an Academy Award for her starring role in the hit film "Anora," said she shares "a lot of the same sensibilities" and concerns voiced by White.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
His paternal roots stretch back to Oklahoma, and his mother’s side of the family hails from Kentucky, which is to say that he was raised with Southern sensibilities from the start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
It characterized the injury as one arising from “offense, disagreement, or distaste” and reasoned that allowing such an interest to establish standing could permit citizens to challenge virtually any government project that offends their sensibilities.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
The audience for Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants,” for example, was primarily young millennials, but the sensibilities of its Gen X writers are all over it.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
A middle-aged lady with a pointy nose and expensive trench coat scowls at me when I enter the lobby, like I don't belong there, like my existence offends her sensibilities or something.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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