Definition of sensorynext
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 And despite a limited sensory experience within the app, fragrance continues to be a growth leader with consumers relying on blind buys via storytelling, reviews and creator recommendations. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 There was a quiet garden nearby, in case any of us needed a sensory break. Nicole Chung, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 The larger facility allows for a trampoline, sensory swings, and a jungle gym for climbing. Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The 17,000-square-foot space, with its sensory thermal sanctuary, rituals rooted in South American healing traditions and cutting-edge treatments, instantly caught the attention of wellness junkies. Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensory
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sensorial
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  • The spa spans the entire underground level of the Faena New York with its sensorial experiences.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Nicolas Winding Refn’s audacious return to feature filmmaking is a gorgeous, mysterious act of cinema, sensorial and transgressive, that demands to be experienced on its own terms.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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