sensational
adjective
sen·sa·tion·al
sen-ˈsā-sh(ə-)nəl 
2
: arousing or tending to arouse (as by lurid details) a quick, intense, and usually superficial interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction
sensational tabloid news
3
: exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great
a sensational talent
sensationally
adverb
Examples of sensational in a Sentence
She looked sensational in her new dress.
the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it
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Though not always at the top of his game in the semifinal, Alcaraz now has the chance to cap off a sensational few weeks, having won titles in Monte-Carlo, defeating Musetti in the final, and Rome.
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David Close, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Nestled on a cliff with sensational views of the Pacific on the Hamakua Coast, the Waterfalling Estate became home to the Islanders.
—EW.com, 5 June 2025
Cunha isn’t prolific on his weaker side, having only attempted 26 of his 209 Premier League shots with his left, but the above finish, along with a sensational curling effort from the edge of the box at Anfield this season, underlines that the threat is there.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Given new life, Friedl lined one to center, only to watch Crow-Armstrong make a sensational diving catch for the second out.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
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David Close, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Nestled on a cliff with sensational views of the Pacific on the Hamakua Coast, the Waterfalling Estate became home to the Islanders.
—EW.com, 5 June 2025
Cunha isn’t prolific on his weaker side, having only attempted 26 of his 209 Premier League shots with his left, but the above finish, along with a sensational curling effort from the edge of the box at Anfield this season, underlines that the threat is there.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Given new life, Friedl lined one to center, only to watch Crow-Armstrong make a sensational diving catch for the second out.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensational. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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sensational
adjective
sen·sa·tion·al
sen-ˈsā-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl,
sən-
1
: of or relating to sensation or the senses
2
: arousing a strong and usually shallow interest or emotional reaction
sensational news
3
: exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great
a sensational diving catch
sensationally
adverb
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