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
Friday’s raid was the latest — and perhaps most brazen — attack, not only for its visceral impact on everyday San Diegans, but for its audacious disregard of our most cherished constitutional protections.
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Andrew Nietor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
The visceral energy of the anger of this guy in a clown suit is the stuff of nightmares.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
The group exhibition at the Stockholm contemporary art space brings together six international artists whose works respond to the concept of shelter in ways that are visceral, poetic, and at times deeply unsettling.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Directors Steph Green and Darren Grant keep the show racing along, punctuating the visceral car-chasing action with bursts of violence that occasionally get cartoonish in their extremity, fitting for a series that makes direct nods to inspirations like Bullitt and Looney Tunes.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Andrew Nietor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
The visceral energy of the anger of this guy in a clown suit is the stuff of nightmares.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
The group exhibition at the Stockholm contemporary art space brings together six international artists whose works respond to the concept of shelter in ways that are visceral, poetic, and at times deeply unsettling.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Directors Steph Green and Darren Grant keep the show racing along, punctuating the visceral car-chasing action with bursts of violence that occasionally get cartoonish in their extremity, fitting for a series that makes direct nods to inspirations like Bullitt and Looney Tunes.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visceral
Adjective
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The digital nomad trend is growing and maturing Gen Z’s approach to location independence is less spontaneous and more strategic.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In a completely spontaneous decision, Flom sat down and got one of his ears pierced with a sparkling stud, and Haven’s reaction was priceless.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Modern vehicles aren’t just mechanical marvels anymore—they’re software platforms on wheels.—
John Ellis,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Speciale is a twin-turbo V-6 engine that, combined with an electric motor, makes 867 mechanical horsepower.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Apart from the reflex response to a jump scare, the purpose of almost any horror movie is to disturb you.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The Loewe Grand inicio is a powerful two-way speaker with a bass reflex system and is available as a floor-standing speaker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Researchers suggest that often, their natural need for connection with their parents renders the golden child powerless to choose their well-being over the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The stunning natural phenomenon, formally known as aurora borealis, is expected to be visible over some northern-tier and upper Midwest states, according to the NOAA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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This reactive approach overlooks strong candidates who bring growth potential.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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According to the Tylenol team, the move into supplements was strategic in order to be able to offer consumers both reactive support with medication and proactive support with this new product.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Home in foreclosure, a mobile mechanic Online records show that his Canby Street home was in foreclosure last year and sold in September for $60,000.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the footage, a large coastal carpet python rests on a mechanic shop's floor.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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