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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This may include sensory friendly environments with lower noise, natural lighting, or accommodations for sensory needs like swings, foam cushions, fidgets, or headphones.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Experts recommend considering sensory needs, dietary restrictions, and interests when choosing a destination.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The trailer will offer a sensory walk-through experience with interactive displays and expert guidance.
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These boxes are packed full of three to five sensory and art activities.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Experts recommend considering sensory needs, dietary restrictions, and interests when choosing a destination.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The trailer will offer a sensory walk-through experience with interactive displays and expert guidance.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
These boxes are packed full of three to five sensory and art activities.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 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 1 May. 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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