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as in juicy
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it
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as in sensory
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
sensational hallucinations
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this ice cream is sensational
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Recent Examples of sensational
Patrick Agyemang capped the game with a sensational strike in the 90th minute.
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Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
After a sensational, 11-month trial, Knox and Sollecito were convicted of murdering Kercher.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame pitcher Luke Berenson, a Boston College commit, has been sensational this winter.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
As well as those four goals, including that sensational strike against City, he’s contributed three assists.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
After a sensational, 11-month trial, Knox and Sollecito were convicted of murdering Kercher.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame pitcher Luke Berenson, a Boston College commit, has been sensational this winter.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
As well as those four goals, including that sensational strike against City, he’s contributed three assists.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensational
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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There was juicy drama between Harvey and Donna (Sarah Rafferty), revealing cracks in what was previously thought to be an unbreakable duo.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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More subjective taste differences were assessed by a panel of sensory experts.—
Arminda Downey-Mavromatis,
Scientific American,
14 Feb. 2025
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To tease out the impacts of stress on neutral sensory processing, the study authors turned to mice.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
11 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Gone are the rainbow dreads of yore with Clinton taking the stage in Chicago clad in a colorful robe and a t-shirt bearing an image of the iconic P-Funk mothership following an enthralling opening performance by the Windy City’s own Tamarie T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Boasting almost one million views, the slideshow shows the minuscule pup during his time at the shelter: dressed in brightly-colored sweaters, resting on colorful, warm blankets, and surrounded by toys—many of them bigger than him.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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That’s because the singer’s soft, sensual vocals and sense of spacing maintain a strident sense of passion and grace, only to end this breathless encounter on a major chord and a hastened beat.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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From her breakout album Control to the socially conscious Rhythm Nation 1814 and the sensual evolution of The Velvet Rope, Jackson’s career has been a masterclass in reinvention.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Feb. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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Haus of Dreamers is an all-encompassing cultural concept and event for which Reisinger envisaged an installation characterized by his tactile drapery for a fully sensorial experience.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Korean Face Mask Deals Hydrating, reparative, and spa-like in their sensorial appeal, the best K-beauty face masks deliver a host of skin-care benefits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 Nov. 2024
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Warren is the more physically dominant prospect, while Loveland is an elite route runner and terrific receiver at 240-plus pounds.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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John Magaro is terrific as Jarrett, a once-in-a-generation talent who was sleep-deprived, suffering from acute back pain and disdainful of the inferior instrument on which he was expected to perform.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensational. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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