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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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2
as in sensory
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
sensational hallucinations
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3
as in excellent
of the very best kind
this ice cream is sensational
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Daniels, off to one of the best statistical starts to a career by a quarterback in NFL history, had enjoyed another sensational start before the injury, rushing for 46 yards on the Commanders’ first play from scrimmage.
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Andrew Greif, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024
In addition to home decor items that looked picked from one of her portable spaces, there has been a trend towards little, edible items becoming supersized objects to live with, like Third Drawer Down’s sensational corn stool and Coming Soon’s new Pill bottle cooler.
—Lauren Vaccaro, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2024
The Packers’ offensive line has been sensational, paving the way for the ground game, while allowing just 1.3 sacks per game.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The matchup caps a historic season with record attendance, a sensational rookie of the year in Caitlin Clark and superstars across the league.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Greif, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024
In addition to home decor items that looked picked from one of her portable spaces, there has been a trend towards little, edible items becoming supersized objects to live with, like Third Drawer Down’s sensational corn stool and Coming Soon’s new Pill bottle cooler.
—Lauren Vaccaro, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2024
The Packers’ offensive line has been sensational, paving the way for the ground game, while allowing just 1.3 sacks per game.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The matchup caps a historic season with record attendance, a sensational rookie of the year in Caitlin Clark and superstars across the league.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensational. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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