as in spontaneous
arising from deeply-felt feelings and responses as opposed to conscious intellect
He had a visceral reaction to the sight of blood.
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Recent Examples of visceral
The most visceral effects might not be obvious right away.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Bevin’s grammar and politics were visceral rather than learned.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
In the second scene, Hiccup disastrously attempts to tame a wild dragon during his test of courage in the arena, and in the third scene, we are treated to the thrilling re-enactment of Hiccup’s first ride atop Toothless, which takes on a more immersive and visceral power in live-action.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Symbiosis will combine the starkness of a classic and visceral body horror with the intimacy and raw emotion of chamber drama.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Bevin’s grammar and politics were visceral rather than learned.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
In the second scene, Hiccup disastrously attempts to tame a wild dragon during his test of courage in the arena, and in the third scene, we are treated to the thrilling re-enactment of Hiccup’s first ride atop Toothless, which takes on a more immersive and visceral power in live-action.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Symbiosis will combine the starkness of a classic and visceral body horror with the intimacy and raw emotion of chamber drama.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for visceral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visceral
Adjective
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Creates opportunities for mentorship and career development through spontaneous interactions.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those days of spontaneous travel and memorable experiences don't have to be over.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When first announced in 2011, the Aston Martin Cygnet piqued global interest: a tiny sub 845kg (curb weight) hatchback with Aston mechanical gubbins.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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All of this noise is most likely the result of the boards on your wooden frame rubbing together and causing chemical adhesives (such as glues) to break down and create more friction than usual, says Skyler Dalley, PhD, mechanical engineer at Equilateral Product Innovations.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Engineered to deliver booming bass at all volume levels, the speaker sports dual 58mm tweeters, a 165mm bass driver, a bass reflex tube and BlueAnt’s signature psycho-acoustic bass.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Common triggers include dehydration from illness, vasovagal syncope—a reflex response to nausea or pain—abnormal heart rhythms, and heart valve conditions such as aortic stenosis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, following an injury to Kai Havertz, who is not a natural striker but has led the line for most of the season, the frustration has reached boiling point.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their decision-making tends to be reactive, risk-averse and focused on short-term survival rather than long-term success.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Brown-rot fungi leave the lignin largely intact but release highly reactive molecules that break down the cellulose, leaving behind a brown, crumbly substrate.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For example, ads for mechanic positions were predominantly shown to men, while those for preschool teacher roles were primarily directed to women.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The space, which hosts a coffee shop, is located inside an old mechanic shop.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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