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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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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
Several weeks later, Landowner returned to the studio to re-record a handful of those songs—hence Assumption’s dual sensations of precise movement and caffeinated energy.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Psychological influences, frequently rejected and ignored, include [factors] like perceptions, expectations, and the meaning assigned to sensations.
—Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Expect to see wineries of great pedigree from all over the world, with tables from Oregon, Portugal, France, Sicily and the Santa Cruz Mountains and food by 40 top chefs, including local and international sensations.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
And a condition in which people experience unpleasant skin sensations such as burning, stabbing or a feeling like an electrical shock occurred in about 23% of those taking the higher dose of Wegovy versus 6% of those taking the lower dose and less than 1% in people who received a placebo.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Some formulas even relieve mild pain or gritty sensations.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
This was done through the observation of the breath, leading to a comprehensive awareness of bodily sensations in all postures and at all times when not sleeping.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
In practice, that translated into one of the most interesting sensations in the entire test.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Phantom sensations are prevalent.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Psychological influences, frequently rejected and ignored, include [factors] like perceptions, expectations, and the meaning assigned to sensations.
—Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Expect to see wineries of great pedigree from all over the world, with tables from Oregon, Portugal, France, Sicily and the Santa Cruz Mountains and food by 40 top chefs, including local and international sensations.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
And a condition in which people experience unpleasant skin sensations such as burning, stabbing or a feeling like an electrical shock occurred in about 23% of those taking the higher dose of Wegovy versus 6% of those taking the lower dose and less than 1% in people who received a placebo.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Some formulas even relieve mild pain or gritty sensations.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
This was done through the observation of the breath, leading to a comprehensive awareness of bodily sensations in all postures and at all times when not sleeping.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
In practice, that translated into one of the most interesting sensations in the entire test.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Phantom sensations are prevalent.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensations
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those complex feelings were among the findings of the largest study of artificial intelligence in higher education to date, which polled 94,000 students, faculty and staff across 22 CSU campuses from San Diego to Arcata.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That would flip two trends — growing footprints and skyrocketing prices — in one piece of legislation.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Stacey Lastoe is a freelance journalist covering wellness and luxury travel, food and drink, hotels, travel trends and news, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That wasn't the case, as there were no miracles to be had for this Blue Devils team.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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These scholars have argued that all those odd things—levitation, bilocation, miracles of all kinds, witchcraft—really did happen.—
Chandler Fritz,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A lot happens, but little feels earned; the tone is an uneasy blend of zany and sour.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Phillies game forecast After a stellar Opening Day forecast, Saturday's Rangers-Phillies game will feel more like October baseball, with a feels-like temperature of around 39 degrees for first pitch.—
Grant Gilmore,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fedorova knows that her enthusiasms will not be shared by everyone.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Simply adding insulation works wonders for many older buildings, and installing solar panels can cut electric bills to a trickle.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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After exploring the wonders of the cloud forest, head to the Nicoya Peninsula.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.—
Catherine Ho,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mimicry, in which an organism resembles an unrelated species, is one of the great marvels of evolution.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown marvels.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Sensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensations. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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