as in spontaneous
arising from deeply-felt feelings and responses as opposed to conscious intellect
He had a visceral reaction to the sight of blood.
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Recent Examples of visceral
The most visceral effects might not be obvious right away.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Bevin’s grammar and politics were visceral rather than learned.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
In the second scene, Hiccup disastrously attempts to tame a wild dragon during his test of courage in the arena, and in the third scene, we are treated to the thrilling re-enactment of Hiccup’s first ride atop Toothless, which takes on a more immersive and visceral power in live-action.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Symbiosis will combine the starkness of a classic and visceral body horror with the intimacy and raw emotion of chamber drama.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Bevin’s grammar and politics were visceral rather than learned.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
In the second scene, Hiccup disastrously attempts to tame a wild dragon during his test of courage in the arena, and in the third scene, we are treated to the thrilling re-enactment of Hiccup’s first ride atop Toothless, which takes on a more immersive and visceral power in live-action.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Symbiosis will combine the starkness of a classic and visceral body horror with the intimacy and raw emotion of chamber drama.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visceral
Adjective
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Creates opportunities for mentorship and career development through spontaneous interactions.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those days of spontaneous travel and memorable experiences don't have to be over.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When first announced in 2011, the Aston Martin Cygnet piqued global interest: a tiny sub 845kg (curb weight) hatchback with Aston mechanical gubbins.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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All of this noise is most likely the result of the boards on your wooden frame rubbing together and causing chemical adhesives (such as glues) to break down and create more friction than usual, says Skyler Dalley, PhD, mechanical engineer at Equilateral Product Innovations.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Common triggers include dehydration from illness, vasovagal syncope—a reflex response to nausea or pain—abnormal heart rhythms, and heart valve conditions such as aortic stenosis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The reflex reaction might well be, What exactly have the governor and fellow Democrats been doing for the previous six years?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Not to mention, the Trader Joe’s chips get their fiery color from natural ingredients like turmeric extract, paprika extract, and concentrated vegetable juice, rather than synthetic food dyes like Red 40.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Authentic Beauty Concept Nymph Salt Spray was used to prep the hair, and then the natural waves and kinks of the hair were accentuated with the Working Hairspray.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These tools are shifting finance teams from reactive cost management to proactive, strategic partners in growth.—
Sasha Vyash,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, DE/OLB, Penn State — No, this isn't a reactive move after Myles Garrett's trade request.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Harroun installed it with a bracket above the dashboard rather than have a mechanic ride in the race with him, as was the custom of the day.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
24 May 2024
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When Part 4 was released in August 2023, mechanic Bennie was losing his garage.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Indianapolis Star,
17 Apr. 2024
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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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