sensational
adjective
sen·sa·tion·al
sen-ˈsā-sh(ə-)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 of sensational
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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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Room’s sensational performance in prime time was must-see television on Saturday night in North America.
—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Best Ways to Enjoy As noted, the flesh of dragon fruit is sensational as is—but consider that your jumping-off point.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Ibrahimović is known for being a hard guy to impress, but after seeing the USMNT up close for two matches on the world's biggest stage, the sensational Swedish striker is ready to believe.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sensational
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensational. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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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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