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as in feelings
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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as in trends
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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as in miracles
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensations
The new study suggests that short bursts of intense exercise may create the same kind of unpleasant or feared bodily sensations, Vinall says.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Several of the participants are social media sensations or generally successful in different fields that the series treats as disreputable.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The conceit of narrating a year in one’s life through the toils and sensations of the kitchen is one that many have taken up before.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The connections and messages that your nerves send to each other coordinate your sensations, thoughts, action, actions, and planning.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Sportico wrote earlier this week about the broader emergence of Olympians as social media sensations.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Tasting añejo tequila involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel and finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Usually, the thumb and index fingers will be affected, although the middle and ring fingers may also begin to have tingling sensations over time.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Williams and his Heated Rivalry costar Storrie, 25, have become online sensations after the debut of the TV show, which follows the secret, decade-long romantic relationship between professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Several of the participants are social media sensations or generally successful in different fields that the series treats as disreputable.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The conceit of narrating a year in one’s life through the toils and sensations of the kitchen is one that many have taken up before.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The connections and messages that your nerves send to each other coordinate your sensations, thoughts, action, actions, and planning.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Sportico wrote earlier this week about the broader emergence of Olympians as social media sensations.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Tasting añejo tequila involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel and finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Usually, the thumb and index fingers will be affected, although the middle and ring fingers may also begin to have tingling sensations over time.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Williams and his Heated Rivalry costar Storrie, 25, have become online sensations after the debut of the TV show, which follows the secret, decade-long romantic relationship between professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensations
Noun
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The frustration of feeling unheard can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation that can increase risk of depression, Lang says.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry has warned that feelings of sadness and isolation are common among older adults, while depression remains widely underdiagnosed.—
Heather Madden,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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That builds on similar trends throughout 2025, when the industry buoyed an otherwise slow labor market, as the nation’s hospitals, clinics and nursing homes kept hiring even as many employers pulled back.—
Abha Bhattarai,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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These trends are like the hair equivalent of taking a deep, cleansing spring breath.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2026
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Throw in the love of a good woman, an old-school workout program, and a belief in miracles, and these two will manage to go the distance.—
Lisa Rosen,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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With vivid stories and unforgettable characters, this behind-the-scenes account is a must-read for hockey fans and believers in miracles.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Walking in feels like stepping into a time capsule, with classic oldies music, folk concerts, dinners and celebrations happening year‑round.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Looking ahead to the weekend, a First Alert Weather Day is in place for Saturday, as feels-like temperatures in the morning will be as cold as 0.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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In public, Newsom speaks often and openly about his errors, fortifying his image as a bumptious, slightly hapless victim of his own enthusiasms.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Deodorize Trash Bins Banana peels work wonders as odor neutralizers.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Several short daily play sessions followed by a meal mimics the hunt-eat-rest cycle, and does wonders for a cat’s physical and emotional well-being.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The feud has stirred up a larger conversation on what exactly is worth protecting in Southern California, a region loaded with architectural marvels and Old Hollywood haunts swirling with celebrity legend and gossip.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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As architectural feats, the mansions truly are marvels.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The narrator cries, rages, longs for the living body and the lively boy, and obsesses over painful details, especially the bleak journey by sea that brought the remains of his beloved friend back home.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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His visit to the state comes as a political storm rages in Minnesota, Iowa's neighbor to the north, over his administration's immigration enforcement tactics.—
Brian Smith,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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