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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While not a perfect copy of the original White Russian, this virgin take rings many of the same sensory bells.
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Fireworks can also impact those with PTSD, autism, sensory sensitivities or anxiety.
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People with autism may have difficulty transitioning from one activity to another, focus intently on small details or have unusual reactions to sensory stimulus.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Bars and brands are responding with immersive cocktail worlds, drink characters, playlist pairings, traveling pop-up menus, and branded sensory elements like scent, sound, and storytelling.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Fireworks can also impact those with PTSD, autism, sensory sensitivities or anxiety.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
People with autism may have difficulty transitioning from one activity to another, focus intently on small details or have unusual reactions to sensory stimulus.
—The Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensory. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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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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