sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)-sə-rē 
ˈsen(t)s-rē
Examples of sensory in a Sentence
A study was conducted on sensory stimulation and its effects on the brain.
trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload
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Catherine tells the story of her rape as a trauma survivor does, doing her best to conjure the dark collage of sensory details imprinted on her memory.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Montgomery and Krieps wore separate scents for Jack, Jill and Elizabeth, to provide a sensory trigger to switch between performances.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
May 3, 2024 A cross between the sensory explosion of Meow Wolf and the labyrinthine nature of an IKEA store, the experience features installations from 21 artists with avant-garde interpretations of inflatable and balloon art.
—Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Guests can explore lush sensory gardens, legendary wine caves, and even the Old Winery where the Beringer brothers produced their first vintages.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Montgomery and Krieps wore separate scents for Jack, Jill and Elizabeth, to provide a sensory trigger to switch between performances.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
May 3, 2024 A cross between the sensory explosion of Meow Wolf and the labyrinthine nature of an IKEA store, the experience features installations from 21 artists with avant-garde interpretations of inflatable and balloon art.
—Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Guests can explore lush sensory gardens, legendary wine caves, and even the Old Winery where the Beringer brothers produced their first vintages.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
1
: of or relating to sensation or to the senses
sensory stimulation
2
: carrying nerve impulses from the sense organs toward or to the brain : afferent
a sensory nerve
Medical Definition
sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
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