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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
For Zegna’s fall 2025 collection, artistic director Alessandro Sartori sent forth a sensational collection full of seasonal colors such as plum, moss green, mocha, tan and gray.
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
After years of little communication following the announcement of the sensational plans, the Norwegian Coastal Administration has now published the tender for the tunnel’s construction, with a pre-qualification deadline set for the end of January 2025.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
From January to March, humpback whales migrate to Loreto, drawing visitors for sensational whale-watching excursions.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
What really happened: The tales remain largely sensational tabloid fabrications.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
After years of little communication following the announcement of the sensational plans, the Norwegian Coastal Administration has now published the tender for the tunnel’s construction, with a pre-qualification deadline set for the end of January 2025.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
From January to March, humpback whales migrate to Loreto, drawing visitors for sensational whale-watching excursions.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
What really happened: The tales remain largely sensational tabloid fabrications.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensational
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Investors can also get a juicy dividend with Federal Realty Investment Trust , which yields 4.2%.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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This middle grade book explores intergenerational relationships alongside a unique sensory experience.—
Rachel Clark,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere, this could only be a scene of sensory overload, but its eye-of-the-storm geography made the Bowl a kind of redoubt, cool and dark and almost hushed under the purple sky.—
Michael Owen,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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At the height of their popularity in the 1630s, a bona fide tulip mania swept through the country, and single bulbs of the most colorful species were worth more than their weight in gold.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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Interior designer Eric Hughes and architect Gordon Kahn customized the place for Cohen's taste, which features blue kitchen cabinets with gold hardware, colorful wallpaper prints — and of course, a disco ball.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Even Lucy Liu — yes, of Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill fame — has explored erotic art, producing a series of sensual paintings from 2006 to 2008 in homage to Shunga, a form of Japanese erotic art practiced from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries.—
Chris Erik Thomas,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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What begins as quiet observation — lingering glances, shared silences — soon blossoms into an intense, sensual romance, culminating in a devastating final shot that will stay with you long after the credits roll.—
Janey Tracey,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Haus of Dreamers is an all-encompassing cultural concept and event for which Reisinger envisaged an installation characterized by his tactile drapery for a fully sensorial experience.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
31 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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Warren is the more physically dominant prospect, while Loveland is an elite route runner and terrific receiver at 240-plus pounds.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Paz is terrific, a woman with everything thrown at her while trying to keep her family together.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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