SENSEFUL Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

senseful

adjective

Definition of senseful

as in sane

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The fireworks sold by them are safe, sane and given a green light by the state fire marshal.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Affluent suburbs tend to sit a good distance from the urban center but close enough for a sane commute.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Definition of sane

Adjective

Trump taking the country to war with Iran, in part at the urging of his pal Bibi — without any sensible plan, debate, sanction from Congress or consideration as to how this might hurt Americans already struggling to make ends meet.

— Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Google says the update will roll out over the coming days and weeks, but updating manually is sensible and easy.

— Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of sensible

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Besides the aforementioned picks, Hartmann has answered the requests of its most discerning customers by rolling out — quite literally — the bestselling Reserve Carry-On, now complementing the new Reserve Carryall Tote and Reserve Waist Bag.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
For the most discerning mixologist, only pure, flavorless, slow-melting ice will do.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of discerning

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Worthington referenced the Na’vi (The People), the sapient humanoids who inhabit the lush moon of Pandora in the films, in his message.

— Bruce Haring, Deadline, 7 July 2024
The Past The sapient paradox: With brains like ours, why did prehistoric humans wait millennia to start civilization?

— Big Think, Big Think, 24 June 2024

Definition of sapient

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But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.

— William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Salads and tropical fruits are served in wooden bowls, there are 10 different varieties of breads, and the charcuterie selection of meats and cheeses will impress even the most discriminating French guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of discriminating

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Historically, the spring editions of the Paris men’s trade shows have been less significant business-wise than shows for fall collections, but that is shifting.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Still, there are moments when stepping back is the wiser act of stewardship, for both the owner and the business.

— Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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