1
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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2
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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3
as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensation
Nerves are responsible for sensation, such as pain and temperature.
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Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Launched at Sundance in 2023, the film was an instant fest sensation, sparking a bidding war that ended with a distribution deal at A24.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 May 2025
Five years later, the singer-songwriter-producer has become a global sensation in her own right, as well as a secret weapon for Western superstars.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
After becoming an internet sensation, plenty of social media users insisted that Apricot, who is a West African village dog, should have been named Bambi.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Launched at Sundance in 2023, the film was an instant fest sensation, sparking a bidding war that ended with a distribution deal at A24.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 May 2025
Five years later, the singer-songwriter-producer has become a global sensation in her own right, as well as a secret weapon for Western superstars.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
After becoming an internet sensation, plenty of social media users insisted that Apricot, who is a West African village dog, should have been named Bambi.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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Catherine, at least, has a better grasp of her own heart—her own feelings—than either of these more confident and overtly clever heroines.—
Adelle Waldman,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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The feeling among economists is that tariffs and inflation go together.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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GameStop’s share price has exploded almost 70% since its early April fund raising announcement and is now trading at levels not seen since the tail end of the meme stock craze in 2022.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Milliner believes there is a practical side to the poultry craze as consumers increasingly seek out satisfying and affordable alternatives amid rising beef prices.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Within four minutes, Gerrard is talking about the miracle of Istanbul.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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After the miracle of getting his wife back mid-series from Gilead, The Handmaid’s Tale ended with their daughter Hannah (Jordana Blake) remaining in captivity, setting up sequel series The Testaments, which is currently in production.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Another Buffy option, this comforter is known for its top-tier temperature regulation and plush-to-the-touch feel.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Google is taking a big step toward making your smart home feel, well, smart, by baking in Gemini AI into the Home APIs that developers use to build their own apps and devices.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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And the trends are happily going down, as this past May saw 54 shootings and 18 homicides.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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Investors will also be closely watching trends in custom ASIC sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The highest chance to see the phenomenon is forecast throughout northern Canada and Alaska.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In 2020, Miranda reflected on the Hamilton phenomenon in an interview with Rolling Stone.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
Noun
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June's sometime lover Nick (Max Minghella) was among the casualties, a man who could never commit to any side of the cause finally fell victim to his own sense of survivalism.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Amazon | Steam | Official Website At this point, Elden Ring is well-known for its epic sense of scale, offering players dozens of hours of meticulous exploration, gradual character progression, and unforgiving enemy encounters that require deliberate care and strategy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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