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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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Recent Examples of sensation
The short clip has amassed more than 1.9 million views and more than 344,000 likes to date, turning the candid moment into a viral sensation.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
For instance, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) experience microgravity, where the sensation of weightlessness is a result of free-falling around Earth.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
South Korean pop sensation J-Hope, best known as a member of BTS, has revealed plans for his inaugural solo world tour.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Wildfire smoke can also lead to other symptoms, such as a burning or stinging sensation in your eyes and a scratchy throat.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
For instance, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) experience microgravity, where the sensation of weightlessness is a result of free-falling around Earth.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
South Korean pop sensation J-Hope, best known as a member of BTS, has revealed plans for his inaugural solo world tour.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Wildfire smoke can also lead to other symptoms, such as a burning or stinging sensation in your eyes and a scratchy throat.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
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The youngest Altman expressed feelings of estrangement from her family, particularly after their father, Jerry, died in 2018.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Managing your feelings in front of your children can be difficult — but taking more control over your feelings in frustrating situations is ultimately rewarding, Barnard College child psychologist Tovah Klein told CNBC Make It last year.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Good morning, Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is getting in on the AI craze, specifically, robotics.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, who once had a storied rivalry, are credited with igniting the action movie craze of the 1980s, which also helped fuel the explosion of the fitness industry.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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But Marvel Rivals did not have any significant server issues at launch, something of a miracle, and that may indeed be the case here.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Entrepreneurs, once key engines of China’s economic miracle, now operate in a climate of fear and uncertainty, unsure of what Beijing’s next policy shift might be.Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The metal casing adds a substantial feel, while their portable size is perfect for on-the-go use, easily slipping into a tote, duffle, or Dopp kit.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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The school is a hub of the community and big source of the small-town feel that made the Palisades feel like such a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the industry.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Starting in around 1970, there's been a roughly linear increase in temperature driven by greenhouse gas emissions, despite many individual years that were warmer or cooler than the trend.John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even larger exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange are looking to get in on the trend.Anna Gleason, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Here are some worth trying and vital things to know about this psychiatric phenomenon.Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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His television series Twin Peaks (1990–91, 2017) further cemented his reputation, becoming a cultural phenomenon with its blend of soap opera melodrama, supernatural intrigue, and quirky humor.Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Homegrown slugger Pete Alonso has continually made the most sense for New York, but his free agency has dragged on for months.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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His confirmation hearing, set for Thursday at 10 a.m. EST, could provide a clearer sense of his priorities.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 16 Jan. 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 Jan. 2025.
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