sensational
adjective
sen·sa·tion·al
sen-ˈsā-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl
2
: arousing or tending to arouse (as by lurid details) a quick, intense, and usually superficial interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction
sensational tabloid news
3
: exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great
a sensational talent
sensationally
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of sensational in a Sentence
She looked sensational in her new dress.
the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it
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The automaker’s other aggressive hybrids are no less compelling and include the 918 Spyder supercar and 919 racer, sensational performers that remain benchmarks long after their debuts.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Tabloids were all too happy to publish the photos alongside sensational headlines.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
The sensational months-long trial was filled with media storms, conspiracy theories, a jury harassment charge, and protests.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 1 July 2024
With a little help from India’s Mahindra Group, who rescued Pininfarina in late 2015, and the Croatian EV electric geniuses at Rimac, comes the sensational Pininfarina Battista hypercar.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 4 July 2024
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Tabloids were all too happy to publish the photos alongside sensational headlines.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
The sensational months-long trial was filled with media storms, conspiracy theories, a jury harassment charge, and protests.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 1 July 2024
With a little help from India’s Mahindra Group, who rescued Pininfarina in late 2015, and the Croatian EV electric geniuses at Rimac, comes the sensational Pininfarina Battista hypercar.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 4 July 2024
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sensational
adjective
sen·sa·tion·al
sen-ˈsā-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl,
sən-
1
: of or relating to sensation or the senses
2
: arousing a strong and usually shallow interest or emotional reaction
sensational news
3
: exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great
a sensational diving catch
sensationally
adverb
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