1
as in feeling
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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2
as in craze
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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3
as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensation
With no goal beyond experiencing sensation, sensate focus breaks mindless patterns and reawakens presence in the relationship.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Unlike opioid medications, which dull the sensation of pain in the brain, suzetrigine works by preventing pain-signaling nerves around the body from firing in the first place.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Written by Senior Editor of Harvard Business Review Kevin Evers, the book explores the strategic moves made by Swift, 35, in her incredible career, from her first forays as a 13-year-old singing at a local mall to becoming a multi-billion-dollar global sensation.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
On the internet, Challengers was a cultural sensation.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Unlike opioid medications, which dull the sensation of pain in the brain, suzetrigine works by preventing pain-signaling nerves around the body from firing in the first place.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Written by Senior Editor of Harvard Business Review Kevin Evers, the book explores the strategic moves made by Swift, 35, in her incredible career, from her first forays as a 13-year-old singing at a local mall to becoming a multi-billion-dollar global sensation.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
On the internet, Challengers was a cultural sensation.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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Her designs evoke visceral feelings and with each presentation her fanbase of editors, stylists, fashion insiders and the like grows.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Boston Red Sox reportedly are interested in running with Justin Turner, but is the feeling mutual?—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The latest craze is a supplement called NAD, which can supposedly bring youthful-looking skin and other health benefits—but does it really?—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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The net was removed in August after the craze subsided.—
Chris Lau,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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All things considered, McDaniel needs a small miracle to save his job.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line: Unless Taylor pulls off a miracle, his 30-year ownership of the team is set to end.—
Tim Baysinger,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Several of the other bedrooms also have skylights and views of the grounds, as well as spacious closets and private bathrooms finished with rare stones and custom metalwork that give each their own subtle feel.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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This is a place to check one’s personal life at the door, and the occasional intrusions from outside feel forced.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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At its core is Alice, an advanced AI guide that provides 24/7 personalized support while continuously analyzing real-time data from thousands of colleges, admissions trends, and student outcomes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Chinese travel trends China has been working on some innovative ways to get around – from the prototype for what could be the world’s fastest high-speed train to robot legs to make mountain-climbing easier.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This type of cosmic phenomenon is named after the famous theoretical physicist Albert Einstein, whose theory of general relativity proposed that objects with mass distort the fabric of spacetime—making such 'gravitational lensing' effects possible.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her appearance at the Chiefs games started a phenomenon of her fan base watching the games and getting more into football.—
Carolyn Burt,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025
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Donald Trump certainly was elected to the presidency based on a commitment to reduce the size of the federal government and all the reasons listed above mean that relatively generous buyouts make better sense for an administration pursuing that aim than firing folks.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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How can home health employees restore a sense of well-being for their clients in an environment where every familiar touchpoint is gone?—
Josh Klein,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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