sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)-sə-rē 
ˈsen(t)s-rē
Examples of sensory in a Sentence
A study was conducted on sensory stimulation and its effects on the brain.
trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload
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All these sensory details are Volvo's expertise, giving its vehicles a premium feel.
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Originally designed for anxiety and sensory disorders, weighted blankets have found a mainstream audience.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2025
While current events may have some of us impulsively reaching for a handle of off-brand, under-the-sink vodka, more discerning consumers want clever cocktails and the sensory experiences and stories that come with them.
—Joey Skladany, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
All these sensory details are Volvo's expertise, giving its vehicles a premium feel.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
Weighted Blankets – Great for Some, Not for All
Originally designed for anxiety and sensory disorders, weighted blankets have found a mainstream audience.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sensory
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensory. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
1
: of or relating to sensation or to the senses
sensory stimulation
2
: carrying nerve impulses from the sense organs toward or to the brain : afferent
a sensory nerve
Medical Definition
sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
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