1
as in feelings
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 trends
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 miracles
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensations
Notice the physical sensations.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This is some of the baggage that accompanies the most shadowy of sensations – a truly biological, psychological, social, cultural, environmental phenomenon, all mashed together.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
After courting controversy with their takes on Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers, the pair are digging up one of the first true-crime sensations in America.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Both involve profound sensations and potentially life-changing events; both reveal personality at its most feral and primal.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
Given any system, like a brain state, a theory should be able to map that to the set of all possible experiences — sensations, thoughts, etc.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The products became viral sensations on social media in 2024, with scenes of long lines of customers hoping for their chance to purchase the bags — and some even reselling them online for hundreds of dollars.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The vibrating portion can be worn face-down during a hand job—or even oral—to intensify the sensations.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This is some of the baggage that accompanies the most shadowy of sensations – a truly biological, psychological, social, cultural, environmental phenomenon, all mashed together.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
After courting controversy with their takes on Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers, the pair are digging up one of the first true-crime sensations in America.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Both involve profound sensations and potentially life-changing events; both reveal personality at its most feral and primal.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
Given any system, like a brain state, a theory should be able to map that to the set of all possible experiences — sensations, thoughts, etc.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The products became viral sensations on social media in 2024, with scenes of long lines of customers hoping for their chance to purchase the bags — and some even reselling them online for hundreds of dollars.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The vibrating portion can be worn face-down during a hand job—or even oral—to intensify the sensations.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensations
Noun
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Listen To Your Gut With Clarity Gut feelings are not mystical.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This initial forecast by Deloitte is based on economic calculations and does not reflect consumer trends or consumer expectations about holiday spending plans.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mearns quail are less inclined to call, leaving biologists to infer trends in their population from wings that hunters voluntarily leave in barrels set out at popular hunting areas.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Saint Carlo Acutis receives prayers and requests for miracles from around the world — often, fittingly, through the internet.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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By the weekend, the Gemini Moon invites gentle retreat to integrate the feels.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
7 Sep. 2025
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As South Florida swelters under a heat advisory that warns of feels-like temperatures of 108, thoughts turn to the coming long Labor Day weekend.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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Their shared enthusiasms are utterly sexless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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But those who do make the trek are rewarded with pristine stargazing, some of the oldest trees in the world and more natural wonders.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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All soups are beautiful, but miso soup works unique wonders for your gut, heart, and immune health.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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These mechanical marvels have continuously demonstrated their financial resilience when conventional portfolios falter and inflation threatens.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite all the marvels, Agentic AI is still in nappies.—
Kjartan Rist,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But as the battle between the NWSL and WSL for the title of women’s soccer’s top league rages, Thompson’s move across the pond won’t be the last salvo fired.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Expect the list of targets to get longer tomorrow night as one of the most vital shows on TV rages on like a pissed off Eric Cartman.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Sensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensations. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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