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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
The Rams pass rush, which includes the sensational rookie duo of edge Jared Verse and DT Braden Fiske, could bring similar heat.
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
But its unwavering focus on ABC’s small studio in Munich underlines how the journalists inside drifted toward sensational coverage.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
Ray Rhodes was 1-1 (.500), Mike Sherman was 8-4 (.667), then Mike McCarthy was a sensational 19-7 (.731) that included a win over the Bears in the 2010 NFC Championship Game.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Philadelphia's offense was led by RB Saquon Barkley, who continued his sensational season with 167 rushing yards, pushing him past the 2,000-yard mark for the year.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
But its unwavering focus on ABC’s small studio in Munich underlines how the journalists inside drifted toward sensational coverage.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
Ray Rhodes was 1-1 (.500), Mike Sherman was 8-4 (.667), then Mike McCarthy was a sensational 19-7 (.731) that included a win over the Bears in the 2010 NFC Championship Game.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Philadelphia's offense was led by RB Saquon Barkley, who continued his sensational season with 167 rushing yards, pushing him past the 2,000-yard mark for the year.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensational
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Each of the division’s five teams — the LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns — had contention dreams of varying intensity heading into the season, assembling veteran rosters and surrendering some juicy future draft capital to do it.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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This fragrance flirts more with vanilla’s warmth than its sugary facets and is heightened with amber, cashmere woods, and bitter, juicy plum.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2025
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Refrigerate perishables after use, avoid cross-contamination and rely on sensory cues—smell, texture and color—rather than dates alone to evaluate food safety.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The sensory stimulation, combined with the sheer number of passengers, is a bit of everything all at once, which made the Yacht Club an even more welcoming retreat.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City’s secondary is also excellent at tackling and does a good job of limiting explosive runs.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her program prioritizes outside time and operates out of several yurt-style classrooms brimming with natural light and colorful Montessori materials.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both are deciduous shrubs that produce colorful clusters of flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators but chaste tree and butterfly bush are not closely related.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles For the occasion, Good gave wintertime dressing a sensual spin, opting for a coordinated look and complementary jacket.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Our bodies and minds like being happy right now, so look for the kind of movement that feels to you like a sensual indulgence.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 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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But this is the rare body wash that gives me a truly special sensorial experience without stripping my skin in the process.—
Allure,
Allure,
26 Dec. 2024
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This model has been a terrific success for decades and should be used with UAPs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe winner and Screen Actors Guild nominee is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensational. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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