sentient

Example Sentences

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I don’t see why any sentient person would watch one of these things unless they had to, or enjoyed pain.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

“This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI’s mission: scaling to make a sentient sun to understand the Universe and extend the light of consciousness to the stars!”

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Identifying which animals and systems are sentient could influence animal research practices, farming, food consumption, and conservation strategies.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

The play tells a story of sentient robots who rebel against their human creators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

It’s the fastest download ever, like it’s some sentient being who understands the whole point of its existence is that time is running out for someone.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera