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 What’s particularly interesting about World in Motion is that New Order’s Bernard Sumner may be the lone sentient being in England who isn’t all that crazy about the sport. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 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 Long before artificial intelligence became a household name, Californians elevated the world’s most famous sentient robot — or rather the actor who played it — to the state’s highest office. — Kate Andrews, Washington Post, 2 June 2026 That should offend anyone who believes in democracy, basic decency or the idea that sentient beings deserve more than a lifetime of confinement. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sentient
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  1. aware
  2. conscious
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  • That secret plan, of which only a few top officials were aware, meant that the president wasn't actually on board Air Force One with the press and senior White House officials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Once approved, residents within the Firewise Community area may be eligible for insurance discounts and certainly become more aware of how to prepare for a wildfire.
    — Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
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  • The victim was conscious, breathing and talking when taken to Community Regional Medical Center.
    — Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Walmart's disappointing sales and Home Depot's strength among budget-conscious do-it-yourselfers indicate middle-class American consumers are growing more tight-fisted, even as wealthier shoppers have kept supporting luxury brands like Ralph Lauren.
    — Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of conscious

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