as in spontaneous
arising from deeply-felt feelings and responses as opposed to conscious intellect
He had a visceral reaction to the sight of blood.
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Recent Examples of visceral
Instead, Virgin advocates for tools like DEXA scans, which provide a comprehensive look at body composition, including muscle mass, visceral fat and bone density.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2024
Our writer, Peter Cameron, came up with this idea of a car accident that felt so visceral and exciting and cinematic.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
The 1971 film provided a template for a visceral, violent city.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Sep. 2024
Then, there was the matter of the Grimms’ language—sparse, hectic, visceral, unfiltered.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2024
Our writer, Peter Cameron, came up with this idea of a car accident that felt so visceral and exciting and cinematic.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
The 1971 film provided a template for a visceral, violent city.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Sep. 2024
Then, there was the matter of the Grimms’ language—sparse, hectic, visceral, unfiltered.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Again, a sequel followed, with 2010's Little Fockers seeing Greg and wife Pam (Teri Polo) juggle looking after their five-year-old twins with a spontaneous visit from the in-laws.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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After 10 years of dating, followed by a two-year-long engagement, the couple made their union official through spontaneous nuptials.Emily Weaver, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The heart, for example, contains an internal network of neurons that can regulate electrical and mechanical activity even when the organ has been removed from the body.Jon Hamilton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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With vehicles evolving from mechanical machines to complex technological platforms equipped with advanced software and connectivity features, collaboration between automotive manufacturers and technology firms is essential.Amaan Kazi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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For one thing, markets had not significantly anticipated a Trump win in 2016, and indeed there was a reflex selloff on election night, which quickly reversed.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
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Based on the title character from the Netflix show Vida the Vet, this kit contains five sensory toys for treating patients, including a stethoscope with sound effects and reflex hammer.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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And that is exactly enough to capture the hearts of target audience: millennials and Gen Z, known for their passion for natural and plant-based products.Zoryana Zagorodnya, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In many ways, Glaser is a natural fit for the job: a stand-up comedian (Perfect, Bangin’) best known to audiences for her sick burns, having participated in the Comedy Central roasts of Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis, and Alec Baldwin, and, most recently, Netflix's of Tom Brady.EW.com, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Light: What are the three main types of asset allocation strategies, and how does the glide path fit into this framework? Sadler: At the most general level, the three categories of asset allocation strategies in personal finance are: static allocation, dynamic allocation and reactive allocation.Larry Light, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite initial concerns about Maggie’s reactive nature, the two dogs quickly formed a tight bond.Ashley Vega, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Harroun installed it with a bracket above the dashboard rather than have a mechanic ride in the race with him, as was the custom of the day.George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
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When Part 4 was released in August 2023, mechanic Bennie was losing his garage.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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