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 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 Showing my team that boundaries are sacred doesn’t just save my sanity but also gives them the psychological permission to protect theirs, too. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 McAdam ordered jurors to not talk to the media and summoned them back to the Woodland courtroom Wednesday to discuss how to proceed in the sanity phase. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sanity
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mind
Noun
  • On his mind are various ideas for addressing social upheaval.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • While the settlement may put Meta investors' minds at ease for now, while setting a perhaps reassuring precedent for the rest of social media, analysts don't think the Mark Zuckerberg company is completely out of the legal woods.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Sanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanity. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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