1
as in feeling
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
we felt just the smallest sensation of warmth when we leaned against the radiator
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2
as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
the satirical video was a short-lived online sensation
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3
as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensation
After making Barbarian and Weapons, both of which became overnight sensations, director Zach Cregger is still determined to make original horror movies.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
The club soon earned a national reputation after jazz piano sensation McCoy Tyner performed in October of 1988.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Ned Fulmer, one fourth of viral YouTube sensation the Try Guys.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The new 20-minute show will be hosted by Margo Rita — who was a breakout sensation during the Scream Break after-hours haunted event that ran during Spring Break at Magic Mountain.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
The club soon earned a national reputation after jazz piano sensation McCoy Tyner performed in October of 1988.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Ned Fulmer, one fourth of viral YouTube sensation the Try Guys.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The new 20-minute show will be hosted by Margo Rita — who was a breakout sensation during the Scream Break after-hours haunted event that ran during Spring Break at Magic Mountain.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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Kershaw will miss the camaraderie of the clubhouse and feelings of joy after a victory.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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These subdivisions are crossed not by timer or physical marker but by feeling.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the brand at the forefront of capitalizing on the cottage cheese craze is Good Culture, founded in 2015, just as the protein trend began to take off.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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And the store has leaned into the Dubai chocolate craze.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An ingredient called miracle berry at the top makes bitter flavors taste sweet.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Small miracles of kindness and kinship are thin on the ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and baobab extract give the powder its silky feel and keep your skin from drying out, while amethyst powder and quartz impart a soft, radiant glow.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The charm idea also plays into the Labubu effect which has galvanized the trend for collectible bag charms.—
Stephanie Hirschmiller,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images That upward trajectory stands in contrast to the United States, where life expectancy virtually flatlined during the 2010s and even dipped slightly on occasions during the 2010s—a trend blamed in large part on a surge in deaths from overdoses from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Editor’s picks Debbie was a true Eighties phenomenon.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Europa Press via Getty Images FC Barcelona phenomenon Lamine Yamal was absent from training on Saturday, as reported by a number of reliable outlets including RAC1.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your base is the foundation of any makeup look, but in the year 2025, that doesn’t have to include actual foundation—at least not in the traditional sense.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of clarity and a sense of financial empowerment, individuals experience costly missteps and are left unsure of where to find reliable guidance—eroding any trust in the mainstream financial system.—
Sandy Anderson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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