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
The duo previously had a deal with Netflix, which began after the debut of their overnight sensation The Haunting of Hill House and led to other horror series The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 June 2025
Johan had a track record of turning food novelties into social-media sensations.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Much like birth itself, the human experience of pain is reliably quotidian yet wholly indescribable: Neither words nor images can fully account for the primal, subjective sensations of the body.
—Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Christopher McQuarrie, 56, who co-wrote and produced the 2022 box office sensation Top Gun: Maverick, shared some insight into how the third film is progressing on the May 26th episode of Josh Horowitz’s Happy, Sad Confused podcast.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 June 2025
Johan had a track record of turning food novelties into social-media sensations.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Much like birth itself, the human experience of pain is reliably quotidian yet wholly indescribable: Neither words nor images can fully account for the primal, subjective sensations of the body.
—Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Christopher McQuarrie, 56, who co-wrote and produced the 2022 box office sensation Top Gun: Maverick, shared some insight into how the third film is progressing on the May 26th episode of Josh Horowitz’s Happy, Sad Confused podcast.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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But that season swung local feelings about public money for arenas.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The word bustling comes to mind, a feeling not easily achieved with the constraints of the restaurant’s former layout.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Overall, Chen perceives the chicken and veggie burger craze as one bite out of larger societal shifts.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Critics may have scoffed, but the movie, directed by Phil Karlson, was a hit with audiences caught up in the 1970s vigilante-film craze that included Death Wish, Dirty Harry and even Taxi Driver.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The Panthers had their own miracle on ice on Sam Reinhart’s sharp-angle goal from the left that found its way inside the net with 19.5 seconds left in regulation as a crowd ready to file out dejected erupted with sonic joy.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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This biological truth has become my personal miracle.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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This San Carlos Embroidered Linen Blend Mini Skirt has a high-rise fit and is made from mostly linen for a soft, lightweight feel.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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For a spa-like feel, Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar, suggests the shade Fragile Blue.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Upscale Migration Recent data reveals a trend among luxury homebuyers towards semi-rural or gated communities, seeking a balance between privacy and urban connectivity.—
Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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All of these great qualities are why micellar waters have been so popular as a makeup remover in France for all these years—and finally, we’re caught up on the trend.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 June 2025
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This phenomenon can help explain why initiatives such as Starbucks’ #RaceTogether campaign backfired.—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The two collaborators shaped the look of a cultural phenomenon in Season 1 and found a way to exceed the seemingly insurmountable expectations that awaited Season 2, an achievement that earned them the Auteur Award at the 2025 TV IndieWire Honors.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2025
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The full trailer emphasizes the sense of community among the crew members, showcasing budding romances, space adventures, and an explosive science experiment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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The recent wave of popularity sparked by the game’s youngest stars — including Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her fourth straight game with a left quadriceps strain — have brought a new sense of appreciation from players both veteran and new.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 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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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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