sentient

adjective

ˈsen(t)-sh(ē-)ənt How to pronounce sentient (audio)
Definition of sentientnext
as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind sentient of the danger posed by the approaching hurricane

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Recent Examples of sentient This offbeat fantasy road movie centers on two elf brothers (Chris Pratt and Tom Holland) traveling with their dead dad's sentient legs – and learning to say goodbye to him in the process. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 June 2026 The smiles, according to experts on Buddhism and Buddhist art, suggest a realization of truth, and the legs represent a transition into action, to liberate all sentient beings. — Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 11 June 2026 This season’s third episode should be recognized as the best hour of the series so far, a thorough, process-centric portrait of what’s required to lead the commonfolk and sit on the maybe-sentient Iron Throne, which is famed for its ability to accept or reject a ruler. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026 Clinicians and researchers have documented cases of people developing psychotic symptoms after extended chatbot use — for instance, believing that the AI is sentient or personally connected to them. — Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sentient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentient
  1. aware
  2. conscious
Adjective
  • Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • City officials were made aware of the potential dangers the fireworks were posing for the departing and arriving flights.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of aware
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  • Factor meals are made with health-conscious ingredients that can cater to your dietary needs, ranging from Keto to vegan and beyond.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • As an ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Howard is conscious of what his appearance at The Open could mean to younger people living with the condition and to their families.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of conscious

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