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 Prior research suggested that small clusters of neurons fire in only some parts of the brain during decision-making, mostly in areas related to sensory input and cognition. Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 Her oldest, Judah, has sensory preferences and only dresses in soft, comfortable fabrics. Essence, 9 Sep. 2025 The space, outfitted with rugs, colorful beanbags, fairy lights, books and sensory activities, is open to all students during recess and used for counseling groups and one-on-one sessions during the day. Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025 This circuit produces movement rhythms that the sensory signals then regulate. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sensory
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sensorial
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  • In fact, achieving the right sensorial experience was the biggest formulation challenge.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The experience is also sensorial thanks to the notes of neroli, rose, and patchouli, handpicked by founder Tracee Ellis Ross.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 21 Aug. 2025

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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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