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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
Everything tasted sensational, and the atmosphere was as festive as a Greek island taverna in summertime.
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
If the Brewers are the most compelling story of the season, the best story on the Brewers has been the sudden, sensational rise of 6-foot-7, 190-pound righty pitcher Jacob Misiorowski.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Angel Correa continued a sensational start to Leagues Cup play for Tigres (2-0-0), providing both of the visitors’ goals.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
In 1985 and 1987, B.D. wrote sensational memoirs that painted Davis in an unflattering light.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
If the Brewers are the most compelling story of the season, the best story on the Brewers has been the sudden, sensational rise of 6-foot-7, 190-pound righty pitcher Jacob Misiorowski.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Angel Correa continued a sensational start to Leagues Cup play for Tigres (2-0-0), providing both of the visitors’ goals.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
In 1985 and 1987, B.D. wrote sensational memoirs that painted Davis in an unflattering light.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 2 Aug. 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.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The rather thick chops stay remarkably juicy too, thanks to the relatively gentle cooking in the oven—these ain’t your grandma’s overcooked, dry, 1/2-inch-thick pork chops.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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The program groups these features into four categories: sensory, lighting, safety, and scent; there are 20 in all.—
Jen Malia,
Curbed,
20 Aug. 2025
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Really giving myself time to have the sensory experience of enjoying my meal.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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There’s trendy hot pot and face-numbing Sichuan spots, as well as relative newcomers like the excellent Thai spot Zaab Zaab.—
Cathy Erway,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just north of Venice, the Veneto region is also known for excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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Hinds’ music and colorful personality touched so many within the scene, and the outpouring of love for him as a person and musician has been endless over these past few days.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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At the far end of the gallery, a small hallway led to a space where rows of colorful modernist chairs faced a wall of windows.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Reuters uncovered an internal Meta document that allowed its AI chatbots to flirt with children and engage in sensual conversations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Multiple sheer panels were designed throughout the gown, which evoked sensual energy.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
20 Aug. 2025
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Make sure everyone gets to enjoy this wonderful pastime for years to come.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The music is wonderful and the archival footage a blast.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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The experience is also sensorial thanks to the notes of neroli, rose, and patchouli, handpicked by founder Tracee Ellis Ross.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The sensorial balm texture tints and polishes the lips, promising 48 hours of hydration encased in a pearl tube with LV-inscribed in gold.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Aug. 2025
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Jones is terrific as a young woman forced to grow up much too soon, who is running out of patience having to constantly clean up her uncle’s many messes, and McShane pops off the screen in a smaller role as a character whose anger is even less controlled than Robbie’s.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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Originally, the scene in which the band gets lost trying to find the stage had more dialogue between the band and the maintenance man who gives them directions (played by a terrific actor named Wonderful Smith).—
Rob Reiner,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensational. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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