sanity

noun

ˈsa-nə-tē How to pronounce sanity (audio)
Definition of sanitynext
as in mind
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities these working conditions are threatening my sanity!

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Recent Examples of sanity The President knows Mike Lindell will Make Minnesota Affordable Again, clean up the fraud, and restore sanity. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026 For her own sanity, McRae prefers to float above the noise, staying out of the discourse and letting the work speak for itself. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Modern romance requires a toll, in other words, paid in energy, in sanity, in cash, in hours—and not everyone can afford it. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026 These racks take a pile of pot lids and easily organize them by size, saving you space and sanity. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sanity
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Noun
  • Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Minimalist and cozy are two words that come to mind when describing the Zixuan daybed, which has a clean silhouette but doesn’t feel sterile thanks to its plump pillows.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Another novel where the author explores how to cultivate the mind, body, home, and social circle in order to propagate creativity, and wonders what happens when any or all elements become fallow or diseased.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Sanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanity. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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