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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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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1 July 2026
In general, the process works by first anesthetizing the insect and then attaching electrodes to its brain and sensory organs.
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1 July 2026
Brands like Children of Earth are improving neurocosmetics, formulating products based on ingredients affecting skin stress pathways and sensory experience.
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30 June 2026
Hearing the volume, seeing the lights and getting a sense of crowd energy in advance helps avoid sensory shock in the moment.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
In general, the process works by first anesthetizing the insect and then attaching electrodes to its brain and sensory organs.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
Brands like Children of Earth are improving neurocosmetics, formulating products based on ingredients affecting skin stress pathways and sensory experience.
—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Hearing the volume, seeing the lights and getting a sense of crowd energy in advance helps avoid sensory shock in the moment.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 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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