as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
the novel's catchpenny title belies its serious literary ambitions
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The small island nation made its World Cup debut this year with a sensational game against Spain, one of the countries considered a favorite to win the tournament.
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In the evenings we were treated to sensational auroral displays.
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“Catchpenny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchpenny. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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