sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-rē 
ˈsen(t)-sə-rē
Examples of sensory in a Sentence
A study was conducted on sensory stimulation and its effects on the brain.
trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload
Recent Examples on the Web
Still, the noise can cause anxiety or discomfort, especially for those with sensory sensitivity.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Mancuso has synesthesia, a perceptual condition in which any one kind of sensory stimulation can spark spontaneous reactions in another.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
The graphical marks could impart even the physical origin of the juniper berries used in a gin, offering a level of accuracy beyond traditional sensory analysis.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Autism Society also helped Netflix create calm rooms and inclusive sensory experiences for the event.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
The book swarms with references to artists and thinkers who have experienced or theorized sensory deprivation, but these mostly function to aerate the first-person narrative and to show the breadth of Eliza’s reading.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Sky Harbor also has a sensory room for people who need a calm space, plus other services for travelers who need a little extra care.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Parents will appreciate that this sensory toy is quiet, aesthetically pleasing, and won’t take up too much room.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
This stage is big on sensory play, and this set includes a selection of toys and sound-making objects that infants can explore with their hands, ears, and mouths.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Mancuso has synesthesia, a perceptual condition in which any one kind of sensory stimulation can spark spontaneous reactions in another.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
The graphical marks could impart even the physical origin of the juniper berries used in a gin, offering a level of accuracy beyond traditional sensory analysis.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Autism Society also helped Netflix create calm rooms and inclusive sensory experiences for the event.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
The book swarms with references to artists and thinkers who have experienced or theorized sensory deprivation, but these mostly function to aerate the first-person narrative and to show the breadth of Eliza’s reading.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Sky Harbor also has a sensory room for people who need a calm space, plus other services for travelers who need a little extra care.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Parents will appreciate that this sensory toy is quiet, aesthetically pleasing, and won’t take up too much room.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
This stage is big on sensory play, and this set includes a selection of toys and sound-making objects that infants can explore with their hands, ears, and mouths.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
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sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
1
: of or relating to sensation or to the senses
sensory stimulation
2
: carrying nerve impulses from the sense organs toward or to the brain : afferent
a sensory nerve
Medical Definition
sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
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