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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
Pop icon Madonna, Latin music superstar Shakira and K-pop sensations BTS will headline the first halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, organizers — and the Muppets — said early Thursday.
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Disney‘s annual upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Tuesday kicked off with some high-energy antics (and singing) courtesy of the viral sensations the Savannah Bananas.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2026
Weather used to be one of the most consistent patterns of this planet, and therefore a daily opportunity to notice the changing sensations of one’s physical body.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
This easy potluck salad appeals to all the flavor sensations with hot poblano peppers, cool avocado, crispy chicken strips, and cream cheese.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
While The Jackson 5 were revered as pop sensations, their off-screen life started in a humble Indiana bungalow.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Those areas did, however, feature variances in local magnetic fields, humidity, and lighting levels, suggesting that such sensations are simply people responding to normal environmental factors.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Barefoot trails exist around the world, inviting people to get closer to nature through sounds and sensations.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Tannins can clash with milk proteins, creating bitter, metallic sensations, while alcohol and extraction flatten more delicate flavors.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Phil Helsel, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Disney‘s annual upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Tuesday kicked off with some high-energy antics (and singing) courtesy of the viral sensations the Savannah Bananas.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2026
Weather used to be one of the most consistent patterns of this planet, and therefore a daily opportunity to notice the changing sensations of one’s physical body.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
This easy potluck salad appeals to all the flavor sensations with hot poblano peppers, cool avocado, crispy chicken strips, and cream cheese.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
While The Jackson 5 were revered as pop sensations, their off-screen life started in a humble Indiana bungalow.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Those areas did, however, feature variances in local magnetic fields, humidity, and lighting levels, suggesting that such sensations are simply people responding to normal environmental factors.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Barefoot trails exist around the world, inviting people to get closer to nature through sounds and sensations.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Tannins can clash with milk proteins, creating bitter, metallic sensations, while alcohol and extraction flatten more delicate flavors.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensations
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This story from breaking news reporter Marlene Lenthang examines the feelings of Latino vendors in and around SoFi Stadium in Inglewood amid the possibility of ICE agents working games — a gamble between their safety and a potentially lucrative payday.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Analysts and journalists have used aggregate EEO-1 data to conduct research and provide insights into workforce trends across job categories, industries and regions.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Public safety dominated the exchange, with sharp disagreements over crime trends, law enforcement authority and the role sheriffs should play in statewide policy.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Her work explores healing from childhood trauma, perfectionism, motherhood, and the quiet synchronistic winks that guide us to the miracles awaiting us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Within a century, she’d been credited with miracles.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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The feels-like temperatures will be in the upper 90s and triple-digits.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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When time with her feels threatened, even well-meaning offers can land the wrong way.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Interested in exploring the wonders of the lunar surface for yourself?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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Tristructural isotropic particle fuel, better known as TRISO fuel, could work wonders here.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.—
Catherine Ho,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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Later, Jeff Train marvels at the teens' planning acumen.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Nowadays, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, most of us have easy access to the luxury of ice, and this component has simply been replaced with a good shake.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Sensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensations. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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