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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
Acts like Nine Inch Noize’s sensational Coachella set prove the scene’s vitality.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Drive’s sensational premiere at Cannes in 2011 was a consecration of his cinema, but perhaps also the tipping point.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Fuhrman’s testimony in Simpson's 1995 trial transformed what was already a sensational murder case into one nearly as much about racial injustice and law enforcement as the practices and culture of the Los Angeles Police Department came into question.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Sociologist Arthur Frank explores the shape of illness narratives in his sensational book The Wounded Storyteller.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Drive’s sensational premiere at Cannes in 2011 was a consecration of his cinema, but perhaps also the tipping point.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Fuhrman’s testimony in Simpson's 1995 trial transformed what was already a sensational murder case into one nearly as much about racial injustice and law enforcement as the practices and culture of the Los Angeles Police Department came into question.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Sociologist Arthur Frank explores the shape of illness narratives in his sensational book The Wounded Storyteller.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensational
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According to Rebecca Isa, some shades that feel instantly fresh and vacation-ready are bold turquoise, juicy red, vivid green, or bright yellow.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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Domingo and Fey are even better, achieving an honest rapport that too many other dynamics lack, while Kenney-Silver arguably gets the juiciest arc, filled with showy slapstick and a challenge unique to sitcoms but relatable outside of them.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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Healthline notes that sensory overload can affect concentration, emotional regulation, and comfort in public spaces.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The rooms will include dimmable lighting, sensory-friendly furnishings and a variety of seating types.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Seb Stafford-Bloor’s excellent Transfer Tiers series is moving on to central defenders today.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The right-shot defenseman has had an excellent tournament for Finland, who advanced to the semifinals with a win over Czechia.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Has anyone had success with these colorful callas, coaxing them to bloom year after year as advertised?—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Summer lunch menus follow the USDA National School Lunch Program meal pattern, which includes lean protein, whole grains, a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables, and low fat or fat free milk.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Shared resources come up for review as sensual Venus in your 8th House of Intimacy squares difficult Saturn in your 5th House of Creativity.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The Shiraz Choker best defines our aesthetic today, embodying a refined balance between structure and fluidity through a sensual, sculptural presence that feels both timeless and contemporary.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Delisle was fiery and wonderful, but the angel came later.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The retro American bar—with its picture windows right on the river—is a wonderful spot for a glass of fizz or a vintage Negroni.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2021
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Round out the experience with a sensorial shower or a visit to the hammam.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Product look and feel is also key to keeping with the times, and over the last couple of years, more than 80 percent of Unilever’s beauty portfolio has undergone some form of packaging, aesthetic or sensorial update, including legacy brands like Dove and Vaseline.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensational. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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