as in sensorial
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload
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Recent Examples of sensory
The victims have described being exposed to sensory phenomena such as pressure and noise coming from a specific location and developed brain trauma and a variety of other symptoms like vertigo, tinnitus, migraine, visual problems and cognitive impairment.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The bright, high-contrast colors and crinkling sounds provide excellent sensory stimulation for little ones.
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Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Summer at the Rock Soak up the summer at Stone Mountain Park, where families can enjoy live entertainment, the Water Works show, sensory activities, train rides, and a drone and light show.
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Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
There are also weekly livestock auctions that are quite the sensory, chaotic feast, with multiple auctioneers going at the same time.
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Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The bright, high-contrast colors and crinkling sounds provide excellent sensory stimulation for little ones.
—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Summer at the Rock Soak up the summer at Stone Mountain Park, where families can enjoy live entertainment, the Water Works show, sensory activities, train rides, and a drone and light show.
—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
There are also weekly livestock auctions that are quite the sensory, chaotic feast, with multiple auctioneers going at the same time.
—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory
sensorial
Adjective
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At the Canadian Pavilion, Abbas Akhavan created a sensorial environment centered on fragility, displacement, breath, and survival.
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What’s more, the product delivers a luxe sensorial experience and a bit of an afterglow.
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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