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sentient

[sen-shuhnt, ‐shee-uhnt, ‐tee-uhnt] / ˈsɛn ʃənt, ‐ʃi ənt, ‐ti ənt /


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Sentient robots have inspired decades of dystopian science fiction.

From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2022

Sentient and picturesque lawn mowers, they were also friends, though very different in temperament.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2021

It now apparently stands for Sentient Weapons Observation and Response Division, a crucial difference that seems not to sit well with agent Monica Rambeau.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2021

If you've been following Conor's various impressions over the last year or so, you'll immediately recognize these two caricatures: The obliviously arrogant Ian Poulter and Tiger "The Sentient Platitude" Woods.

From Golf Digest • May 15, 2019

The Society of Sentient Insects had gone and invented ‘people repellent’ spray.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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