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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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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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as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Hedy Zhang The Roof, Huangpu Architect Jean Nouvel’s work with Aspect Studios has taken living walls and vertical gardens to the next level by creating a social media sensation in the Henderson Cifi Tiandi development.
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Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
And then, once the threat is dealt with, your body releases the neurotransmitter dopamine, which provides sensations of pleasure and relief.
—Sarah Kollat, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Dunne is a social media sensation — 8 million people follow her on TikTok and another 5.3 million keep up with the gymnast on Instagram.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Witch hazel, menthol, and tea tree oil deliver a calming cooling sensation (while giving your senses a little zing).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
And then, once the threat is dealt with, your body releases the neurotransmitter dopamine, which provides sensations of pleasure and relief.
—Sarah Kollat, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Dunne is a social media sensation — 8 million people follow her on TikTok and another 5.3 million keep up with the gymnast on Instagram.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Witch hazel, menthol, and tea tree oil deliver a calming cooling sensation (while giving your senses a little zing).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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