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Recent Examples of sensate
His pictures of trees, shorelines, rocks and moons are startlingly sensate.
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Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
The show seems to organize itself around at least two themes: the sensate body and the rigors of geometry. Exemplifying the former are three works by the venerable Barbara Hammer, a pioneer in representing lesbian sensuality, who died this year.
—Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2019
Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
The show seems to organize itself around at least two themes: the sensate body and the rigors of geometry. Exemplifying the former are three works by the venerable Barbara Hammer, a pioneer in representing lesbian sensuality, who died this year.
—Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensate
sensual
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Our favorite is Santal a La Vida, which takes the popular woody scent to a creamy, serene space that contrasts with the spicy, sensual scents it’s normally used for.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Leslie Bibb Leslie Bibb took inspiration from suited styling with a sensual spin, wearing a minidress constructed with blazer elements.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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“Sensate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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