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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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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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as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensation
The unknown killer becomes a twisted sensation on social media.
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Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Its rich, thick formula feels weightless on the skin, providing deep hydration without any heavy sensation.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Upcoming credits include John Wick spinoff Ballerina, Nicole Kidman-starrer Babygirl, horror hit Heretic, and the Thai sensation How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Country crossover sensation Shaboozey and regional Mexican band Fuerza Regida are set to perform on the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, which is set to air Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Its rich, thick formula feels weightless on the skin, providing deep hydration without any heavy sensation.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Upcoming credits include John Wick spinoff Ballerina, Nicole Kidman-starrer Babygirl, horror hit Heretic, and the Thai sensation How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Country crossover sensation Shaboozey and regional Mexican band Fuerza Regida are set to perform on the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, which is set to air Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
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This teen could easily develop feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem when comparing her life to pictures that promote unrealistic standards of beauty that are far from representing reality.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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An inflated balloon that occupies stomach space, producing a continuous feeling of fullness to curb overeating, is not a new weight loss method.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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Want to get the whole family into the pickleball craze?Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Long before the resale craze, Ludot started selling secondhand clothes in the wake of Saint Laurent’s controversial 1971 Libération collection, inspired by ’40s wartime fashion in France.Samantha Conti, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Accounts of miracles, religious sermons and other such cultural artifacts allowed medieval authors to cloak their critiques of power and reveal what was really going on in the world.Matthew Gabriele, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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If Trump gets Moscow to accept reasonable armistice terms by squeezing its vulnerable economy, then his election won’t turn out to be the miracle that Putin was hoping for.Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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The two latest full episodes of Bluey that aired earlier in 2024 as part of season 3 packed a walloping one-two punch of feels (and fan speculation).DeVonne Goode, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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For an extra luxe feel, go with velvet ribbon whose elegant texture will highlight the moody color.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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While the search for job opportunities in Switzerland is the fastest-growing trend in the U.S. with a 315% increase in demand in 2024, according to Jobseeker.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her rise speaks to a larger trend of young athletes understanding their worth, both on and off the field, and demanding a seat at the table.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gill resurfaced on social media earlier in 2024, after a three-year hiatus leading to a deluge of excited messages from his followers, many of whom have likened the social media phenomenon to a David who took on Wall Street's Goliaths and won.Manya Saini, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Auroral activity will likely weaken through the weekend, though Friday night’s forecast could increase and cause the phenomenon to be more visible to more people, according to NOAA’s three-day forecast.Ty Roush, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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So the researchers look at this random, unrelated environmental factor to having ADHD — the fact the doctor is seeing these kids on Halloween — to get a sense of just how subjective and prone to error these decisions are.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite the eight-month delay, there is a sense of urgency among NASA and its prime contractors for the program, especially with the specter of a new Trump administration that may opt for changes in the Artemis program.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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